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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL30

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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 SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES15
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Samsung EX2F versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is fairly similar but the EX2F (1/1.7") and SL30 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was introduced 3 years later than the SL30 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX2F grades against the SL30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung SL30

 EX2F SL30 
ReleasedDecember 2012February 2009Fresher by 47 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung EX2F

 SL30 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung SL30

 EX2F SL30 
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F enjoys external dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX2F against the SL30.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and SL30 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and SL30.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX2F using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung EX2F will offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The fresher EX2F is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
Portrait photography with Samsung SL30
42
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
25
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Street photography highlights
68
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (294g)
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
Sports photography with Samsung SL30
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (294 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography details
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
71
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (294 grams)
25
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Samsung SL30
 Samsung EX2FSamsung SL30
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung EX2F Samsung SL30
Also called - ES15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-12-18 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed - 8s
Max shutter speed - 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294 gr (0.65 pounds) 140 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $478 $93