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The Samsung EX2F fits neatly into the advanced compact camera category but offers more than just a balance of manual and automatic controls. It’s outfitted with a superfast f/1.4, 3.3X (24-80mm) wide-angle zoom lens and built-in Wi-Fi. Samsung seems to...
Good, sharp performance; fast startup; Wi-Fi; Smart modes...
Sometimes struggling in low light and in low-contrast scenes, $549...
The Samsung EX2F offers an appealing feature set for people who want to grow their skills, as well as for photographers who want to use a compact camera without giving up manual controls. Its fast f/1.4 lens helps to offset the camera's struggles with aut...
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Until recently the words ‘high end camera’ and ‘Samsung’ didn’t share a sentence. But, thanks to its NX range of interchangeable lens compacts, the innovative Galaxy Camera, and this, the second generation ‘EX’ camera aimed at those considering themsel...
Bright lens for DSLR-style shallow depth of field effects and low light shooting, tilt and swivel back screen, built-to-last metal construction...
Costs almost as much as a starter DSLR or compact system camera, which arguably would offer even more creative scope in the long run despite the extra bulk...
But, unlike say the Sony RX100, pictures from this Samsung resemble those from the very good snapshot camera that it is, rather than cheating users into thinking they've just shot something with a digital SLR...
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hereshow.ca Updated:
2014-05-17 02:17:11
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A 12.4-megapixel camera with a magnesium-alloy body, Samsung's EX2F is one of a growing number of cameras with very sophisticated, reliable built-in Wi-Fi connectivity...
Fast wideangle Schneider zoom lens, Quite small, though lens protrudes, Numerous WiFi capabilities...
Does not accept optional EVF, Cannot AF track fast motion, Lens extends only to 80mm...
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When we're contemplating paying a lot of money for a premium product, we don't want to be forced to make compromises. With that in mind, the EX2F looks promising. Its oversized 1/1.7in sensor distinguishes from cheaper cameras, and its f/1.4 lens is as...
The superb lens tops the impressive list of features, but numerous niggles hold it back...
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While full-sized DSLRs are great with all their options, sometimes it's preferable to carry something more compact with you. If you want the same type of options in a more portable size, there are increasing number choices in the high-end segment of com...
With the EX2F Samsung has made a compact camera that is impressive in many regards. You get lots of features, WiFi has been implemented in a helpful way, and the very light-sensitive sensor is great for low-light conditions. The interface is thorough, a...
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While most discerning photographers will use a digital SLR as their main camera, sometimes you just don't want to have to carry around a heavy and cumbersome kit bag full of lenses and accessories. For those times many photographers will turn to an advanc...
Solid build quality, Operational performance, Feature, rich, Low light AF...
Lens quality, High, ISO noise...
The EX2F is a good example of getting what you pay for. It's the cheapest of the high-end advanced compacts, and while it does offers some excellent features, good overall performance and outstanding low-light results, it simply can't match the image qua...
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practicalphotography.com Updated:
2014-05-17 02:17:18
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n July 2012 Samsung announced the replacement for its EX1 prestige compact in the shape of the Samsung EX2F. This pint-sized, high-end compact is another addition to the electronic giant’s growing line of Wi-Fi-enabled smart cameras, and offers loads of advance...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2014-05-17 02:17:18
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Over the summer and at this year's Photokina, several camera-makers updated their expert compacts. Today we're reviewing two such models, the Canon S110 and the Samsung EX2F. The two cameras... All summer long we were telling you that 2012 was going to b...
Good build quality, nice to handle, Pleasanttouse swivel screen, Nice design, control layout, interface, advanced functions (RAW etc.), Good general responsiveness, Good picture quality, especially at wideangle with aperture from f/1.4!...
Not enough customisable features, Onscreen image too saturated, colour fidelity could be better, Sharpness levels could be more consistent over the frame at telephoto, Video images affected by compression, sound is a bit rough around the edges...
The Samsung EX2F is a nicely designed camera that's pleasant to use and gives good performances. However, it remains slightly behind Panasonic's LX7 on image quality (at the same price point). Ultimately, though, it would have taken a minor revolution to...
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Premium compacts – meaning feature-festooned pocket models with plenty of manual controls, a high quality build and equally high price tag – are on the rise in popularity in austere times. Not everyone wants to a buy a set of lenses for better pictures...
Solid-feel metal build; tilting and swivelling high contrast AMOLED back screen; plenty of manual control; fast aperture lens allows for low light shooting and creative shallow depth of field effects...
Bright lens can overexpose brighter daylight scenes; costs as much as starter DSLR or CSC which could offer better overall results, and of a similar size to the smaller CSCs like the Nikon J2, $549...
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Premium compacts – meaning feature-festooned pocket models with plenty of manual controls, a high quality build and equally high price tag – are on the rise in popularity in austere times. Not everyone wants to a buy a set of lenses for better pictures...
Solid-feel metal build, tilting and swivelling high contrast AMOLED back screen, plenty of manual control, fast aperture lens allows for low light shooting and creative shallow depth of field effects...
Bright lens can overexpose brighter daylight scenes, costs as much as starter DSLR or CSC which could offer better overall results, and of a similar size to the smaller CSCs like the Nikon J2...
The only downside is, despite including bags of detail from centre to corner of frame, pictures can look better on the camera's back than your own desktop...
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What a year this has been for advanced compacts. Canon's dominance in the category has been usurped, as the Sony RX100 redefined what the world can expect from a pocket-sized camera. The rest of the industry kept plugging along as usual, offering notewort...
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What a year this has been for advanced compacts. Canon's dominance in the category has been usurped, as the Sony RX100 redefined what the world can expect from a pocket-sized camera. The rest of the industry kept plugging along as usual, offering notewort...
When Sony introduced the Cyber-shot RX100 earlier this year, it was so far ahead of the competition that much of the existing market was instantly invalidated. It was, and still is, the high-end compact for discerning photographers who need portability, a...
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When the Samsung EX1 was announced just over two years ago, it demonstrated that the company is perfectly capable of producing a compact camera for ‘serious’ photographers. Back then, there was little in the way of competition in an area of the market lon...
Like the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7, the Samsung EX2F is a solid camera without being spectacular. It builds well on its predecessor and is an attractive proposition in many ways, such as its good build quality, fast and sharp lens, and variety of shooting m...
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T3.com
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2014-05-17 02:17:18
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There are currently three big growth areas in the photography market: interchangeable lens compact system cameras (CSC's), long zoom pocket cameras (‘travel zooms') and premium or high-end compacts.Falling into the latter category and aimed at photo enthu...
Swivel AMOLED screen, Very bright/fast aperture, Solid build...
Not cheap...
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It’s all go in the high-end compact camera market, and Samsung’s EX2F lays out a potential secret weapon that no similar competitor can offer: Wi-Fi. But does this connected compact connect in the all-important performance and image quality department...
f/1.4-2.7 maximum aperture, vari-angle LCD screen, raw file capture, good quality images...
Inconsistent autofocus particularly with close-up focus, Wi-Fi kills battery life, high ISO image quality, limited zoom range, body finish chips easily...
Whether Wi-Fi’s a bother or not, the EX2F has other top features: an f/1.4-2.7 maximum aperture lens, vari-angle OLED screen and low ISO images are decent. However, with so much competition out there, the 1/1.7-inch sensor isn’t going to beat larger se...
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A few months back we had a friend ask for our advice on buying a digital camera. She wanted something compact, yet had manual controls so that she could have more creative control over her shots. We recommended a mirrorless system camera but she didn't li...
Fast F1.4 lens, Swivel AMOLED display, Good lowlight performance, Easy to use interface, Magnesium alloy body, DLNA, WiFi and sharing functions...
A bit on the bulky side, Unable to customize Fn button, Battery can only be charged incamera, Slightly subdued colors in JPEG images...
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The Samsung EX2F is a 12.4MP advanced compact camera that succeeds the two-year-old Samsung EX1 as the company's new flagship compact. As such it's most likely to appeal to those photographers looking for something smaller and more practical than a DSLR...
Fast maximum aperture of f/1.4, 3in vari-angle AMOLED screen, Raw capture, Good ISO performance...
Some poor button placement, Wi-Fi functionality demolishes battery life...
Samsung EX2F Design The Samsung EX2F is constructed from what Samsung claims is ‘high-intensity' magnesium alloy. In the hand it certainly feels solid enough with a reassuring weight to it too. The body is rectangular in shape and slightly elongated, whic...
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Buying Guide Best compact camera 2012 Samsung announced its 12MP smart camera, the Samsung EX2F, in July, improving on the original Samsung EX1 by adding Wi-Fi capability for easy image sharing and boosting the pixel count from 10MP to 12MP. The Samsung E...
Bright 24, 80mm lens, Easy to access controls, Simple Wi, Fi sharing, Shoots raw files...
Smart filters and AF don't work together, No touchscreen, Raw shooting is limited...
With the exception of the odd unusually dark or very high contrast scene, the Samsung EX2F is a very capable compact camera that delivers high-quality images with plenty of detail at the lower sensitivity settings, and natural colour. Wi-Fi connectivity...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2014-05-17 02:17:20
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Samsung announced its 12MP smart camera, the Samsung EX2F, in July, improving on the original Samsung EX1 by adding Wi-Fi capability for easy image sharing and boosting the pixel count from 10MP to 12MP.The Samsung EX2F 24-80mm (equivalent) lens also has...
Bright 2480mm lens, Easy to access controls, Simple WiFi sharing, Shoots raw files...
Smart filters and AF don't work together, No touchscreen, Raw shooting is limited...
You might also like... How to use your new digital camera A pixel count of 12 million isn't particularly exciting these days, but it is sufficient for most situations that you would reasonably expect a compact camera to be used in. It also enables the cam...
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In the digital compact camera market, the battle is commonly fought over the number of pixels that can be squeezed into the camera sensors. So color us surprised when Samsung announced the successor to their prosumer EX1, the EX2F, sports a modest 12.4-me...
Fast F1.4 lens, Swivel AMOLED display, Good lowlight performance, Easy to use interface, Magnesium alloy body, DLNA, WiFi and sharing functions...
A bit on the bulky side, Unable to customize Fn button, Battery can only be charged incamera, Slightly subdued colors in JPEG images...
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chip.com.my Updated:
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The Samsung EX2F is clearly designed for the hands of professionals, with the sense and accessibility of a compact camera. It's also one of the best there is, no doubt thanks to its robustness in features. We're not kidding: this is one tough contender in...
F1.4 maximum aperture, Lots of features, Robust settings, Great image quality...
Slow zoom speeds...
Anyone looking for a compact companion to their DSLRs can certainly look towards the Samsung EX2F. The specs itself is impressive already, especially the f/1.4 aperture, but the EX2F goes the distance with great image quality and a robust set of features...
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A few months back we had a friend ask for our advice on buying a digital camera. She wanted something compact, yet had manual controls so that she could have more creative control over her shots. We recommended a mirrorless system camera but she didn't li...
Fast F1.4 lens, Swivel AMOLED display, Good low-light performance, Easy to use interface, Magnesium alloy body, DLNA, Wi-Fi and sharing functions...
A bit on the bulky side, Unable to customize Fn button, Battery can only be charged in-camera, Slightly subdued colors in JPEG images...
The lack of a control ring on the lens barrel (found on some premium compacts) and the inability to assign functions to the Fn button does make using the EX2F a slight bit more restrictive than some other cameras, though this will not be an issue to those...
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A few months back we had a friend ask for our advice on buying a digital camera. She wanted something compact, yet had manual controls so that she could have more creative control over her shots. We recommended a mirrorless system camera but she didn't li...
Fast F1.4 lens, Swivel AMOLED display, Good lowlight performance, Easy to use interface, Magnesium alloy body, DLNA, WiFi and sharing functions...
A bit on the bulky side, Unable to customize Fn button, Battery can only be charged incamera, Slightly subdued colors in JPEG images...
The EX2F is undoubtedly Samsung's best digital compact so far. With solid build and a magnesium alloy body, the EX2F definitely feels like the flagship model of Samsung's compacts. The AMOLED display is a joy to use, and it offers more flexibility in comp...
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Point-and-shoots are great for several occasions, but most fall short in low lighting. With larger sensors helping to combat this problem, a fast lens can also do wonders for low light photography. Samsung has updated its EXF series with an f/1.4 lens, ma...
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As smartphones continue to hammer the nails into the sub-$500 pocket camera coffin, camera-makers have been trying their best to inject some allure into the point-and-shoot category. Unable to compete with the superior optics and sensors found in pricier...
Go Back to Top. Skip To: Start of Article, cameras, CMOS, digital cameras, point and shoots, Samsung...
Notsosmart editing and export — I'd often simply retake photos with my iPhone so I could edit them in Snapseed and upload them to Facebook with a caption. I'd be willing to compromise image quality for a more integrated, quicker editing and uploading expe...
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As one of Samsung's flagship point-and-shoot cameras, the EX2F is nicely styled shooter that offers plenty of user-adjustable controls. It also sports an amazing fast-aperture lens, large sensor, beautiful display, and great use of Wi-Fi. It can't rival a...
Fast, bright F/1.4 lens, Beautiful AMOLED display, Useful “help” menus, Excellent Wi-Fi...
Slow zoom, Short focal range, Photos can sometimes be overexposed...
Is the EX2F as good as a DSLR? Not quite. The EX2F, at the end of the day, is still a point-and-shoot, but a very good one. The camera produces quality photos, thanks to the large sensor and excellent lens. The AMOLED screen is also marvelous, as is the...
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The Samsung EX2F is an attractively understated camera with an 1/1.7-inch BSI CMOS sensor. It is small enough to be dropped in a jacket pocket and light enough to be used all day without fatigue. The EX2F features a robustly constructed magnesium body ov...
Excellent Schneider zoom with a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, Intuitive control layout, Very impressive noise mangement, Decent battery life, Easily usable by both beginners and advanced shooters, Cons, Battery charges in the camera, Would prefer a little...
Samsung cameras often provide better performance than their competition at the same price point and that's the case with the EX2F. After carrying this nifty little digital camera with me just about everywhere I've gone for the last few weeks the EX2F is...
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Video capability has also improved dramatically, from VGA resolution with mono sound, to Full HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) with stereo sound, captured with H.264 compression at a frame rate of 30 fps. High speed video modes up to 480 fps at 192 x 144 pixels...
Attractive design and ergonomic build with real grip, Fast f/1.4 Schneider-Kreuznach 3.3x lens that starts at a wide 24mm equivalent, Optical image stabilization, Built-in ND filter, Advanced controls, including Command and Drive mode dials, Popup flas...
JPEG rendering inconsistent and disappointing, Tends to blow highlights, No ISO button, Few customization options, Limited zoom reach (80mm eq.) compared to competitors, Noise reduction interferes with details at ISO 800 and above, No control over nois...
Samsung is unusual in that it designs both smartphones and cameras. That means it knows what a smartphone can do and what a camera can do and, equally important, what each of them can't do very well. Samsung has no doubt made its mark in the smartphone...
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insidehw.com Updated:
2014-05-17 02:17:11
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Samsung EX2F the heir of EX-series Samsung EX2F is the second model in the EX camera series, targeting advanced users who require excellent performance in the compact camera packaging. EX2F has inherited some of its predecessor’s qualities, bringing a...
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The holiday season is upon us once again and with all the sales and special deals around at the moment, this is a great time to start thinking about getting a new camera. Maybe for a loved one, maybe just as a treat to yourself. In this article, we'll be...
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The EX2F ($499.99 direct) is Samsung's top-end point-and-shoot camera. It's bigger than your average point-and-shoot, but packs a fast f/1.4 aperture lens and an impressive swiveling OLED display—and you can push your photos directly to Facebook or to you...
Fast lens. Top-notch Wi-Fi implementation. Sharp, adjustable OLED display. Hot shoe. Raw shooting support.
Pricey. No EVF option. Limited (3.3x) zoom range...
The high-end Samsung EX2F point-and-shoot offers up fast lens, a swiveling OLED display, and excellent integrated Wi-Fi...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated:
2014-05-17 02:17:20
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Photographers looking for an alternative to their DSLR when not wanting to carry around a heavy body, yet not wanting to sacrifice any of the functionality when it comes to advanced shooting, are now more spoilt for options than ever before. Where once...
WiFi functionality; Full specification; Good image quality; Impressive screen...
Sluggish when shooting Raw files; A few of the buttons disappoint with regards to responsiveness and handling...
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The Samsung EX2F is a delightful compact system camera. It is built well, has very good handling, and looks professional in its black body. It has excellent image quality at ISO 80 and very good image quality up to ISO 400, and even ISO 800 (espe...
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The Samsung EX2F is a new pocket camera for serious photographers, sporting a super-bright f/1.4, 3.3x zoom lens, sensible 12 megapixel sensor and a swivelling 3 inch AMOLED screen. 1080p video, RAW shooting, ISO 80-12800, 10fps burst shooting, image...
The Samsung EX2F is a solid upgrade of the EX1, but 2 years is a long time in the world of digital cameras and the EX2F doesn't quite offer enough to keep up with the competition, despite featuring the world's fastest lens on any compact.Indeed, it's...
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Versatility comes in the form of the 3-inch, swiveling AMOLED screen and the built in neutral density filter. You'll be able to shoot from many different angles, and easily monitor your shot, as well as deal with plenty of outdoor lighting conditions. The...
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