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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

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
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung EX2F versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The EX2F was released 12 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX2F matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX2F Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung EX2F

 Galaxy Camera 2 EX2F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014December 2012More modern by 12 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k0kSharper screen (+1037k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX2F Galaxy Camera 2 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung EX2F provides physical dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Samsung EX2F versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX2F vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and Galaxy Camera 2 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and Galaxy Camera 2.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX2F featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX2F will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography advice
42
manual focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography information
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than average (294g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (283g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery life (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (294 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
73
good battery life (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography highlights
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery life (400 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging highlights
71
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average (294g)
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (283g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Samsung EX2FSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung EX2F Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-12-18 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 0k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech AMOLED HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294g (0.65 lbs) 283g (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 209 not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A Built-in
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $478 $400