Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX20

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both created by Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and NX20 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The EX2F was introduced 9 months after the NX20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX2F matches up against the NX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung EX2F and Samsung NX20. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung EX2F offers physical 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 NX20 has sizing of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX2F and the NX20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and NX20 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and NX20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX20 will give extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher EX2F is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.