Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung EX2F
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Announced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
Photography Glossary Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung EX2F Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung EX2F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty well matched but the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ-10 was revealed 22 months earlier than the EX2F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SZ-10 scores vs the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Samsung EX2F
| SZ-10 | EX2F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 460k | 0k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus SZ-10
| EX2F | SZ-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | December 2012 | February 2011 | Newer by 22 months | |
| Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
| Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung EX2F
| SZ-10 | EX2F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
| Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 has physical measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-10 and the EX2F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and EX2F is 90 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and EX2F.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-10 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus SZ-10 will resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
| Olympus SZ-10 | Samsung EX2F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus SZ-10 | Samsung EX2F |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-02-08 | 2012-12-18 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-80mm (3.3x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/1.4-2.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 0k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | - |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.10 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 215g (0.47 pounds) | 294g (0.65 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 48 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 209 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 pictures | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $300 | $478 |