Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX mini

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX mini, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and NX mini (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was unveiled 15 months earlier than the NX mini making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX2F matches up against the NX mini when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung EX2F and Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung EX2F features outer dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX2F vs the NX mini.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and NX mini is 90 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and NX mini.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX2F with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX mini will give you extra detail having an extra 8.5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The older EX2F is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.