Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX100

Following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung EX2F versus Samsung NX100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the EX2F (1/1.7") and NX100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX2F was announced 2 years after the NX100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX2F matches up against the NX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung EX2F & Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F has external measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX2F vs the NX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and NX100 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and NX100.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX2F having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX100 will produce extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern EX2F is going to have an edge in sensor technology.