Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST100

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung EX2F versus Samsung ST100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Samsung. The image resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is very similar but the EX2F (1/1.7") and ST100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was brought out 2 years later than the ST100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX2F scores against the ST100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung EX2F & Samsung ST100. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung EX2F offers exterior measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX2F against the ST100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and ST100 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and ST100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX2F due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung ST100 will offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer EX2F should have a benefit in sensor tech.