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March 2013
(80%)
90 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(86%)
12 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
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...
Fast lens. Top-notch Wi-Fi implementation. Sharp
Adjustable OLED display. Hot shoe. Raw shooting support.
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
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Fast
Bright F/1.4 lens
Beautiful AMOLED display
Useful “help” menus
Excellent Wi-Fi
WiFi functionality
Full specification
Good image quality
Impressive screen
The editors didn't like
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...
Pricey. No EVF option. Limited (3.3x) zoom range
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
Slow zoom
Short focal range
Photos can sometimes be overexposed
Sluggish when shooting Raw files
A few of the buttons disappoint with regards to responsiveness and handling
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 ...
Abstract: 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...
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...
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
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
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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
Published: 2012-12-01, Author: David , review by: uk.hardware.info
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...
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...
