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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Revealed December 2012
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Olympus XZ-10 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly close but the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-10 was introduced 2 months after the EX2F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the XZ-10 scores versus the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Samsung EX2F

 XZ-10 EX2F 
Display resolution920k0kCrisper display (+920k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus XZ-10

 EX2F XZ-10 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung EX2F

 XZ-10 EX2F 
RevealedJanuary 2013December 2012Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-10 versus Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the XZ-10 against the EX2F.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and EX2F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same MP but different sensor sizes. The XZ-10 includes the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF trickier.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-10
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
45
you can focus manually
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
42
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (221g)
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than average (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography factors
Samsung EX2F Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus XZ-10
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
60
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (221g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (294 grams)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography factors
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging features
Samsung EX2F Vlogging features
35
decently wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (221g)
71
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average (294 grams)
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung EX2F
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-30 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 35 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 221 grams (0.49 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $428 $478