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Overview
Samsung EX2F was announced in 2012 and is a 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm) Standard Compact camera with 12.4 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 3,200 and expands to 80 - 12,800 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fully Articulated 3.0" screen with 640k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.
Samsung EX2F can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.
In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung EX2F.
PROS
Video Capture
80 Lowest Native ISO
3,200 Highest Native ISO
Face Detection
Live View Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Fully Articulated Screen
Built-in Flash
HDMI Output
Built-In Wi-Fi
Light - 294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz)
CONS
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 12.4 Megapixel
Timelapse Recording
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Low Resolution Screen - 640k dot
Low DxO Overall Score - 48
Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing
Short Battery Life - 260 shots
And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:
AVERAGE
Screen Size - 3.0"
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
Screen and Viewfinder
Fully Articulated screen
Samsung EX2F has a 3.0" Fully Articulated screen with 640k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards. Fully articulated screen makes this camera selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.
Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached.
Sensor
BSI-CMOS Sensor
Samsung EX2F features a 12.4 megapixel 1/1.7-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200 and expands to 80 - 12,800 in boosted mode.
The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.
Photography Features
Camera can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution.
Image Stabilization
The camera has an image stabilization.
Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung EX2F.
Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly. Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.
USB Input and HDMI Output
Samsung EX2F has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.
Battery
Samsung EX2F comes with SLB-10A battery pack with battery life of 260 shots.
External Storage Slots
The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.
Other Features
Shutter
Samsung EX2F's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.
Flash
Samsung EX2F has a built-in flash and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount.
Physical Parameters
Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112 x 62 x 29 mm (4.41 x 2.44 x 1.14"). It weighs 294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.
112 mm (4.41")
62 mm (2.44")
62 mm (2.44")
29 mm (1.14")
Samsung EX2F dimensions
Samsung EX2F for Different Types of Photography
We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Samsung EX2F is suitable for six different types of photography.
Landscape Photography
AVERAGE
60
Samsung EX2F gets a score of 60 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Screen - 640k dot
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Sports Photography
AVERAGE
66
Samsung EX2F gets a score of 66 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.
3,200 Highest Native ISO
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 640k dot
Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
Short Battery Life - 260 shots
Wildlife Photography
AVERAGE
61
Samsung EX2F gets a score of 61 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.
3,200 Highest Native ISO
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 640k dot
Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
No Environmental Sealing
Short Battery Life - 260 shots
Portrait Photography
GOOD
80
Samsung EX2F gets a score of 80 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.
Small Sensor
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Screen Size - 3.0"
Low Resolution Screen - 640k dot
Street Photography
EXCELLENT
86
Samsung EX2F gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.
Small Sensor
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Image Stabilization
Fully Articulated Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 640k dot
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz)
Travel Photography
EXCELLENT
86
Samsung EX2F gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.
Image Stabilization
Fully Articulated Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 640k dot
Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz)
Short Battery Life - 260 shots
Samsung EX2F Evaluation
We evaluate Samsung EX2F and give score of 69 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.
OVERALL
69
Sensor
GOOD
70
We give Samsung EX2F a score of 70 for Sensor parameters.
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 12.4 Megapixel
80 Lowest Native ISO
3,200 Highest Native ISO
Low DxO Overall Score - 48
Photo
GOOD
73
We give Samsung EX2F a score of 73 for Photo parameters.
Timelapse Recording
Image Stabilization
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
Video
POOR
46
We give Samsung EX2F a score of 46 for Video parameters.
Image Stabilization
Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
Focusing
GOOD
70
We give Samsung EX2F a score of 70 for Focusing parameters.
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Face Detection
Live View Autofocus
Screen and Viewfinder
GOOD
80
We give Samsung EX2F a score of 80 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.
Fully Articulated Screen
Screen Size - 3.0"
Low Resolution Screen - 640k dot
Connectivity
GOOD
75
We give Samsung EX2F a score of 75 for Connectivity parameters.
HDMI Output
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
Battery, Storage and Physical
POOR
44
We give Samsung EX2F a score of 44 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz)
Short Battery Life - 260 shots
For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:
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