Samsung EX2F Review

Name: Samsung EX2F
Brand: Samsung

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Main Features

12MP - 1/1.7-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 80 - 3200

24-80 mm F1.4-2.7 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fully Articulated Screen

10.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video

Built-in Wireless

294g. 112 x 62 x 29 mm

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Samsung EX2F Overview

Launched in December 2012 , Samsung EX2F is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization, Fully articulated screen and 3.3x zoom 24-80 mm F1.4-2.7 lens.

Samsung EX2F Review - Click for Table of Contents

Overview
Pros and Cons
Sensor and Photography Features
Physical Specs
LCD and Viewfinder
Connectivity, Storage and Battery
Video
Other Features
Lens
Photography Type Scores
Alternatives
Popular Comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
Detailed Specifications

Samsung EX2F is a member of Samsung's Small Sensor Compact class cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this class and how their main specs have changed with each new model.

Samsung Small Sensor Compact Series History

Model	Release Date	Sensor	Max FPS	Dimensions	Weight
Samsung WB30F Compare	2013	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	fps	98 x 58 x 17mm	128g
Samsung DV150F Compare	2013	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	fps	96 x 55 x 18mm	116g
Samsung ST150F Compare	2013	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	fps	94 x 58 x 18mm	114g
Samsung EX2F	2012	12.0MP - 1/1.7-inch	10.0 fps	112 x 62 x 29mm	294g
Samsung DV300F Compare	2012	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	fps	95 x 57 x 18mm	133g

Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side by side:
Samsung WB30F vs DV150F vs ST150F vs EX2F vs DV300F

Samsung EX2F PROs and CONs Review

Now let's get in to more details of our Samsung EX2F review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

PROs

Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)

Image Stabilization

Articulating Screen

External Flash Shoe

Full HD Video

Electronic (Optional) Optional Viewfinder

RAW Shooting

Face Detection Focusing

640k dots LCD Resolution

10.0fps Shooting w/ Mechanical Shutter

294g Light Body

Manual Focusing

Manual Exposure

24mm Wide Angle Lens

Fast 1.40 Lens at Wide

Fast 2.70 Lens at Tele

3D Shooting Capability

Panorama Shooting

AE Bracketing

Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen

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CONs

No Touch Screen

No Built-in Viewfinder

Low Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP

Max Sensitivity only ISO 3.200

Only Unknown Focus Points

1/1/4000s Low Max Shutter Speed

Low Battery Life: 260 shots

No Environmental Sealing

80 mm - Poor Telezoom Coverage

Optical Zoom only 3.3X

Poor Low Light image quality

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Samsung EX2F Physical Specs

Samsung EX2F weighs 294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz) and has external dimensions of 112 x 62 x 29 mm (4.41 x 2.44 x 1.14″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Samsung EX2F is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 29mm, it has an average thickness.

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Here is the front and top view image of Samsung EX2F with the dimensions:

Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Samsung EX2F Camera Body

In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Samsung EX2F, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.

Physical size of the Samsung EX2F Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery

Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Samsung EX2F with its main competitors:

Samsung EX2F Size Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Weight	vs EX2F	Thickness	vs EX2F
Panasonic LX7 Compare	298g	4g heavier	46mm	17mm thicker
Samsung TL500 Compare	386g	92g heavier	29mm	equal thickness
Sony RX100 Compare	240g	54g lighter	36mm	7mm thicker
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Compare	346g	52g heavier	48mm	19mm thicker
Samsung NX mini Compare	196g	98g lighter	23mm	6mm thinner
Pentax MX-1 Compare	391g	97g heavier	51mm	22mm thicker
Fujifilm X30 Compare	423g	129g heavier	60mm	31mm thicker
Fujifilm X10 Compare	350g	56g heavier	57mm	28mm thicker

Weather Sealing

Samsung EX2F doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

Samsung EX2F Lens

Samsung EX2F features a 24-80 mm F1.4-2.7 3.3× zoom lens. This camera offers exceptional wide angle capacity thanks to 24mm focal length on the wide end. On the contrary, 80mm on the tele side is only good for classic portrait shots, but doesn't provide a real telephoto reach.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

EX2F

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

EX2F

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Providing a max aperture of f1.40 at 24mm, this lens is remarkably fast on wide end. Even better, having an aperture of f2.70 on tele end, this lens is exceptionally fast through out its range.

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

EX2F

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

EX2F

Fastest - Fujifilm XQ2

Average

EX2F is equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds. Samsung EX2F's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.

Samsung EX2F Sensor and Photography Features

Samsung EX2F has a 12.0MP 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4000x3000 pixels. EX2F has a native ISO range of 80 - 3200 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

Samsung EX2F is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Samsung EX2F vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

Samsung EX2F DxOMark Sensor Scores

DxOMark is a benchmark that scientifically assesses image quality of camera sensors. Samsung EX2F sensor has been tested by DxO Mark and got an overall score of 48 for its image quality. You can find the details of their analysis of Samsung EX2F here.

Let's look at how the size of the Samsung EX2F's 1/1.7-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

Comparison image of Samsung EX2F Sensor Size with other standard sensors

Samsung EX2F LCD

Samsung EX2F has a Fully Articulated 3.00-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 640k dots. Articulated screens are more video oriented compared to only tilting or fixed screens. On the other hand, photography oriented users generally prefer tilting screens. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.

For those of you who loves shooting selfies, self or group photos, Samsung EX2F will make your life easier with its Selfie friendly screen. Another group of users who will take advantage of EX2F's LCD screen are Vloggers and any video creators who are working in a single-person setup.

EX2F doesn't have a built-in viewfinder but an optional external viewfinder is available. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 (Lumix DMC-TZ100) (Compare) or Nikon Coolpix P7800 (Compare).
Alternatively, check here the list of all Compact cameras with viewfinder..

Samsung EX2F Connectivity, Storage and Battery

Thanks to the built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity feature, Samsung EX2F lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection.

You can connect EX2F to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

Samsung EX2F Battery

Samsung EX2F is powered by SLB-10A battery which provides a battery life of 260 shots according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Compact type cameras is 255 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips.

Battery Life Comparison in Small Sensor Compact Cameras

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Fujifilm X30 with its 470shots is the model with longest battery life among Small Sensor Compact cameras. Check the comparison of Samsung EX2F vs Fujifilm X30 or take a look at Longest Battery Life Compact cameras list.

Samsung EX2F Features Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Max Video	Battery Life	Wi-fi	Bluetooth	NFC
Panasonic LX7 Compare	1920 x 1080	330shots	No	No	No
Samsung TL500 Compare	640 x 480	shots	No	No	No
Sony RX100 Compare	1920 x 1080	330shots	No	No	Yes
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Compare	1920 x 1080	340shots	No	No	No
Samsung NX mini Compare	1920 x 1080	650shots	Yes	No	No
Pentax MX-1 Compare	1920 x 1080	290shots	No	No	No
Fujifilm X30 Compare	1920 x 1080	470shots	Yes	No	No
Fujifilm X10 Compare	1920 x 1080	270shots	No	No	No

Samsung EX2F Video Features

With Samsung EX2F, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 and save in and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Samsung EX2F will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

EX2F has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker. On the other hand, Samsung EX2F doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider or in a similar price range.

Samsung EX2F Other Features

Max Shutter speed

Samsung EX2F can shoot continuously at max speed of 10 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec.

Flash

EX2F has a built-in flash, and it also has a flash shoe to mount your external flashes too.

Focusing

Samsung EX2F features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

Samsung EX2F also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

What type of Photography is Samsung EX2F Good for?

In this section, we review and score Samsung EX2F in 5 different photography areas.

Samsung EX2F for Portrait Photography

Samsung EX2F has a score of 46 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list.

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode

Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

Read the details of how we scored Samsung EX2F for Portrait Photography

Samsung EX2F for Street Photography

Samsung EX2F has a score of 79 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Street Photography list.

Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Image Stabilization

Fast Lens at Wide: f1.40
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
RAW shooting capability
Small Body
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor

Read the details of how we scored Samsung EX2F for Street Photography

Samsung EX2F for Sports Photography

Samsung EX2F has a score of 30 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theEX2F.

Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Wireless Connection
Manual Exposure Mode
Manual Focus Mode
External Flash Shoe
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability

Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1/4000s
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 260 shots
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
80 mm Tele Lens

Read the details of how we scored Samsung EX2F for Sports Photography

Samsung EX2F for Daily Photography

Samsung EX2F has a score of 68 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.

Compact Body
294g
RAW shooting capability

3.3X Optical Zoom
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor

Read the details of how we scored Samsung EX2F for Daily Photography

Samsung EX2F for Landscape Photography

Samsung EX2F has a score of 34 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theEX2F.

Manual Exposure Mode
Manual Focus Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
RAW shooting capability

Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings

Read the details of how we scored Samsung EX2F for Landscape Photography

Samsung EX2F Alternatives

In this section, we analyse how Samsung EX2F compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.

Read a more detailed analysis of Samsung EX2F alternatives.

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Samsung EX2F Conclusion and Scores

Currently, Samsung EX2F has an Overall Score of 53/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Samsung EX2F is ranked #40 out of 629 in Compact cameras (Top 20 Compact), and ranked #431 out of 1233 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

#431 out of 1233 in All Cameras
#40 out of 629 in Compact Cameras
#22 out of 262 in Small Sensor Compact Cameras.
#65 out of 738 in Small Sensor Sensor Cameras.
#145 out of 174 in Cameras with Selfie friendly Screen

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Imaging

Features

Value for Money

Portability

Overall Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Samsung EX2F

Does the Samsung EX2F have Image Stabilization?
Does the Samsung EX2F have RAW support?
Does the Samsung EX2F have Weather Sealing?
Does the Samsung EX2F have built-in GPS?
What is the Max ISO of Samsung EX2F?
What is the Sensor Size of Samsung EX2F?
is the Samsung EX2F a Full Frame (FF) camera?
Does the Samsung EX2F have Touch Screen?
Does the Samsung EX2F have built-in Wireless?
What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Samsung EX2F?
What is the Weight of Samsung EX2F?
What are the Dimensions of Samsung EX2F?

Samsung EX2F Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Samsung
Model	Samsung EX2F
Announced	2012-12-18
Body Type	Compact
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	24-80 mm (3.3×)
Max Aperture	F1.4-2.7
Macro Focus Range	1cm
Screen
Screen Type	Fully Articulated
Screen Technology	AMOLED
Screen Size	3"
Screen Resolution	640k dots
Live View
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification	n/a
Photography Features
Min Shutter Speed	30s
Max Mechanical Shutter Speed	1/1/4000s
Continuous Shooting	10.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation	Yes
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	7.8 m
Flash Modes	Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External Flash
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	48
DxO Color Depth	20.0
DxO Dynamic Range	11.5
DxO Low Light ISO	209
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Sensor
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS
Sensor Size	1/1.7-inch
Sensor Dimensions	7.44 x 5.58 mm
Sensor Area	41.52mm²
Sensor Resolution	12 megapixels
Max Image Resolution	4000x3000
Max Native ISO	3,200
Min Native ISO	80
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	Unknown
Number of Cross Focus Points	0
Video Features
Video Resolutions	1920 x 1080
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In
HDMI
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Weight	294g
Physical Dimensions	112 x 62 x 29mm
Battery Life	260 shots
Battery Type	Battery Pack
Battery Model	SLB-10A
Other Features
Self Timer	Yes
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None
Storage Type	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots	1

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