Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX300M

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.