Samsung EX2F vs Samsung Galaxy NX
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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82 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Released June 2013
Samsung EX2F vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung EX2F vs Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung Galaxy NX
EX2F | Galaxy NX | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung EX2F
Galaxy NX | EX2F | |||
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Screen dimension | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 0k | Crisper screen (+922k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung Galaxy NX
EX2F | Galaxy NX | |||
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Released | December 2012 | June 2013 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus |
Samsung EX2F vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung EX2F vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung EX2F vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications
Samsung EX2F | Samsung Galaxy NX | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung EX2F | Samsung Galaxy NX |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-12-18 | 2013-06-20 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | DRIMe IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 24-80mm (3.3x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/1.4-2.7 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 4.8" |
Display resolution | 0 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | AMOLED | HD TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | - | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 294 grams (0.65 lbs) | 495 grams (1.09 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 48 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 209 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 440 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $478 | $1,300 |