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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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 NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1000
  • Replacement is Samsung NX2000
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung EX2F versus Samsung NX1100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and NX1100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was unveiled 3 months before the NX1100 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX2F grades vs the NX1100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung NX1100

 EX2F NX1100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung EX2F

 NX1100 EX2F 
Screen resolution921k0kSharper screen (+921k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung NX1100

 EX2F NX1100 
AnnouncedDecember 2012April 2013Similar age
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung EX2F has got 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) while the Samsung NX1100 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX2F against the NX1100.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and NX1100 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and NX1100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX2F using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1100 will offer greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography details
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography details
42
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung EX2F
Street photography with Samsung NX1100
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography factors
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography factors
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
56
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography highlights
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
68
lighter than competitors (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Vlogging camera
71
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
34
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (222g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Samsung NX1100
 Samsung EX2FSamsung NX1100
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung EX2F Samsung NX1100
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-12-18 2013-04-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.4-2.7 -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 0k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology AMOLED TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294 gr (0.65 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 48 73
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 12.5
DXO Low light score 209 852
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $478 $600