Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX11

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung EX2F versus Samsung NX11, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the EX2F (1/1.7") and NX11 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was unveiled 2 years later than the NX11 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX2F grades against the NX11 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung EX2F and Samsung NX11. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F has external measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Samsung EX2F versus Samsung NX11 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX2F against the NX11.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and NX11 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and NX11.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX2F using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX11 will produce greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger EX2F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.