Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX5

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very similar but the EX2F (1/1.7") and NX5 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was launched 2 years later than the NX5 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX2F grades against the NX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung EX2F & Samsung NX5. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F comes with exterior measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX2F vs the NX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and NX5 is 90 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and NX5.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX2F because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX5 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger EX2F is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.