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Olympus E-600 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
71
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47
Olympus E-600 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Olympus E-600 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Launched December 2012
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Olympus E-600 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-600 vs Samsung EX2F, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly close but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and EX2F (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-600 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the EX2F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-600 scores against the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Samsung EX2F

 E-600 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus E-600

 EX2F E-600 
LaunchedDecember 2012August 2009Newer by 40 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Samsung EX2F

 E-600 EX2F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus E-600 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-600 provides exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-600 vs the EX2F.

Olympus E-600 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and EX2F is 71 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-600 and EX2F.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-600 has the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh easier. The more aged E-600 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-600 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
59
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
41
manual focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 Street photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Street photography highlights
76
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
low battery pack (500 shots)
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-600
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
53
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (294 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-600
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
53
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
53
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging details
Samsung EX2F Vlogging details
18
no video
71
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (294 grams)
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Olympus E-600 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Samsung EX2F
 Olympus E-600Samsung EX2F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus E-600 Samsung EX2F
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-30 2012-12-18
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 7 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.4-2.7
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515 gr (1.14 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 48
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 11.5
DXO Low light score 541 209
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-1 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $478