Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SH100

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung EX2F and Samsung SH100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is pretty close but the EX2F (1/1.7") and SH100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The EX2F was launched 24 months later than the SH100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX2F scores against the SH100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung EX2F & Samsung SH100. The complete galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F has got outside measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Samsung SH100 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung EX2F and Samsung SH100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX2F versus the SH100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and SH100 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and SH100.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX2F featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung SH100 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent EX2F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.