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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST100

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Announced December 2012
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST100 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung ST100

 EX2F ST100 
RevealedDecember 2012January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung EX2F

 ST100 EX2F 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k0kCrisper display (+1152k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung ST100

 EX2F ST100 

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Samsung EX2F versus Samsung ST100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

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

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
42
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Street photography highlights
68
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography advice
Samsung ST100 Sports photography advice
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
66
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (294g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
60
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (155 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography highlights
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
37
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging info
Samsung ST100 Vlogging info
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (294g)
29
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than average (155g)
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Samsung ST100
 Samsung EX2FSamsung ST100
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung EX2F Samsung ST100
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-12-18 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum 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 focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 8 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294 grams (0.65 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 209 not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $478 $250