Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX20
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung NX20
EX2F | NX20 | |||
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Released | December 2012 | April 2012 | Newer by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung EX2F
NX20 | EX2F | |||
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Screen resolution | 614k | 0k | Clearer screen (+614k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung NX20
EX2F | NX20 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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.
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Samsung EX2F | Samsung NX20 | |
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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 |