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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX3000 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
  • Launched December 2012
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX2000
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX3000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and NX3000 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was brought out 17 months earlier than the NX3000 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX2F scores against the NX3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung NX3000

 EX2F NX3000 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung EX2F

 NX3000 EX2F 
LaunchedMay 2014December 2012More recent by 17 months
Screen resolution461k0kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung NX3000

 EX2F NX3000 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung EX2F features exterior measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX2F versus the NX3000.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and NX3000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and NX3000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX2F due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX3000 will offer you greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older EX2F is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography features
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography features
42
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography info
Samsung NX3000 Street photography info
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (294g)
81
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography factors
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography factors
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
56
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography information
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography information
66
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
68
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging features
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging features
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (294g)
34
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Samsung NX3000
 Samsung EX2FSamsung NX3000
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung EX2F Samsung NX3000
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-12-18 2014-05-26
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 35
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) -
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.7 -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294 grams (0.65 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 209 not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A B740
Self timer Yes Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $478 $897