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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Released December 2012
Samsung NX300M
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung NX300M

 EX2F NX300M 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung EX2F

 NX300M EX2F 
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution768k0kSharper screen (+768k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung NX300M

 EX2F NX300M 
AnnouncedDecember 2012January 2013Similar 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and NX300M is 90 and 86 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
Portrait photography with Samsung NX300M
42
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung EX2F
Street photography with Samsung NX300M
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (294g)
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography info
Samsung NX300M Sports photography info
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography information
Samsung NX300M Travel photography information
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (294 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
66
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography highlights
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
71
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (294 grams)
33
touchscreen capability
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic port
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Samsung NX300M
 Samsung EX2FSamsung NX300M
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