Samsung EX2F vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung Galaxy NX, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The EX2F was revealed 6 months before the Galaxy NX so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX2F grades vs the Galaxy NX for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung EX2F and Samsung Galaxy NX. The full galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F provides outside dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung Galaxy NX in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX2F compared to the Galaxy NX.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and Galaxy NX is 90 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and Galaxy NX.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX2F using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give you more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.