Samsung EX2F with Nikon Coolpix L20 Overview
Let's compare Nikon Coolpix L20 with Samsung EX2F.
These models are included in the Small Sensor Compact cameras.
Nikon L20 was released in 2009, and Samsung EX2F in 2012.
EX2F is newer, which is a plus. Coolpix L20 3 years older.
The sensor resolution of Coolpix L20 is greater than that of EX2F. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (EX2F), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Samsung EX2F, the maximum ISO is greater by 1600.
EX2F has image stabilization(Optical), Coolpix L20 doesn’t, it is a big minus.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
EX2F has electronic (optional) viewfinder, and the Coolpix L20 doesn’t have.
All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution.
| General |
Coolpix L20 |
EX2F |
| Brand |
Nikon
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Samsung
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| Model |
Coolpix L20 |
EX2F |
| Announced |
February, 2009 |
December, 2012 |
| Body Type |
Compact |
Compact |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
5 |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Articulated |
| Screen Resolution |
230k pixels |
0k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
None |
Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
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0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/8 sec |
1/n/a sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 sec |
1/n/a sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
n/a fps |
n/a fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
± EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
1/1.7 |
| Sensor Type |
CCD |
BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
6.08 x 4.56 mm |
7.53 x 5.64 mm |
| Sensor Area |
27.7 mm² |
42.5 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
10 MP |
12 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
3648 x 2736 |
4000x3000 |
| Max Native ISO |
1600 |
3200 |
| Min Native ISO |
64 |
80 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
640 x 480 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
Motion JPEG |
H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
0 shots |
0 shots |
| Battery Type |
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| Battery Model |
2 x AA |
SLB-10A |
| Physical |
| Weight |
135 g |
294 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
61 x 97 x 29 mm |
112 x 62 x 29 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC card, Internal |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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