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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX20

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Launched December 2012
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX11
  • Renewed by Samsung NX30
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung NX20

 EX2F NX20 
ReleasedDecember 2012April 2012Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung EX2F

 NX20 EX2F 
Screen resolution614k0kClearer screen (+614k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung NX20

 EX2F NX20 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

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

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography info
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography info
42
has manual focus
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung EX2F
Street photography with Samsung NX20
68
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (294g)
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (341g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
60
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography features
Samsung NX20 Travel photography features
66
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (294 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
77
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
Landscape photography with Samsung NX20
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging features
Samsung NX20 Vlogging features
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than average (294 grams)
78
selfie friendly display
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
lighter than average in class (341g)
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Samsung NX20
 Samsung EX2FSamsung NX20
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung EX2F Samsung NX20
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-12-18 2012-04-20
Physical type Compact SLR-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 surface area 41.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) -
Largest aperture f/1.4-2.7 -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 0k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology AMOLED Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed - 30s
Max shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.65 pounds) 341 grams (0.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 48 75
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 12.9
DXO Low light score 209 785
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $478 $1,100