Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX1100

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung EX2F & Samsung NX1100. The full galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

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.

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

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.