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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST600

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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 ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST600, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the EX2F (1/1.7") and ST600 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The EX2F was introduced 2 years later than the ST600 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX2F scores vs the ST600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung ST600

 EX2F ST600 
RevealedDecember 2012January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung EX2F

 ST600 EX2F 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k0kCrisper screen (+1152k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung ST600

 EX2F ST600 

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F comes with physical dimensions 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 ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX2F vs the ST600.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and ST600 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and ST600.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX2F using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung ST600 will provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger EX2F provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography details
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography details
42
has manual focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography factors
Samsung ST600 Street photography factors
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (294 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography information
Samsung ST600 Sports photography information
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography info
Samsung ST600 Travel photography info
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (294g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
65
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST600 Vlogging highlights
71
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (294 grams)
30
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (150g)
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Samsung ST600
 Samsung EX2FSamsung ST600
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung EX2F Samsung ST600
Category 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 dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 0k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed - 8 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB07
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $478 $330