Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX300M
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
86 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
66
Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs
(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
- Released December 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Announced January 2013
Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX300M Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Samsung EX2F and Samsung NX300M, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and NX300M (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX2F was released very close to the NX300M so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX2F scores vs the NX300M in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX300M Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung EX2F & Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung NX300M
EX2F | NX300M | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung EX2F
NX300M | EX2F | |||
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Screen size | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 768k | 0k | Sharper screen (+768k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung NX300M
EX2F | NX300M | |||
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Announced | December 2012 | January 2013 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing |
Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F enjoys physical dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung EX2F and Samsung NX300M in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX2F compared to the NX300M.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and NX300M is 90 and 86 respectively.
Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and NX300M.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX300M will give you more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.
Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
Samsung EX2F | Samsung NX300M | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung EX2F | Samsung NX300M |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-12-18 | 2013-01-03 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIMe IV |
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 area | 41.5mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 247 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 24-80mm (3.3x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/1.4-2.7 | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.3" |
Screen resolution | 0 thousand dot | 768 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | AMOLED | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | - | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 294 grams (0.65 pounds) | 331 grams (0.73 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
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 | - | 330 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $478 | $699 |