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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Announced December 2012
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
  • Released December 2012
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The XZ-2 iHS was launched very close to the EX2F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the XZ-2 iHS grades vs the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Samsung EX2F

 XZ-2 iHS EX2F 
Display resolution920k0kCrisper display (+920k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 EX2F XZ-2 iHS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung EX2F

 XZ-2 iHS EX2F 
ReleasedDecember 2012December 2012Similar age
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Samsung EX2F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS against the EX2F.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-2 iHS and EX2F is 85 and 90 respectively.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-2 iHS and EX2F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
42
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography details
Samsung EX2F Street photography details
66
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (346 grams)
68
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
great battery (340 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography info
Samsung EX2F Travel photography info
61
great battery (340 per charge)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (346 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (294 grams)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography information
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography information
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
great battery (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
36
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (346 grams)
71
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (294g)
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung EX2F
 Olympus XZ-2 iHSSamsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus XZ-2 iHS Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-12-18 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.60 m (ISO 800) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 346 grams (0.76 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 49 48
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 11.5
DXO Low light rating 216 209
Other
Battery life 340 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-90B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $450 $478