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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung Galaxy NX 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
  • Revealed December 2012
Samsung Galaxy NX
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 EX2F Galaxy NX 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung EX2F

 Galaxy NX EX2F 
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k0kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung Galaxy NX

 EX2F Galaxy NX 
ReleasedDecember 2012June 2013Similar 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

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

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography advice
42
focusing manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography factors
68
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (440 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
68
better than average battery (440 per charge)
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (495g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography information
53
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8")
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging factors
71
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than average in class (294g)
34
touchscreen enabled
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (495 grams)
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Samsung EX2FSamsung Galaxy NX
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