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March 2013
(80%)
90 Reviews
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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
Abstract: 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...
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 ...
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
Published: 2012-10-08, Author: Christopher , review by: reviewed.com
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
