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| Resolution: | 12.40 Megapixels |
| Lens: | 3.30x zoom (24-80mm eq.) |
| Viewfinder: | LCD |
| LCD Size: | 3.0 inch |
| ISO: | 80-12800 |
| Shutter: | 30-1/2000 |
| Max Aperture: | 1.4 |
| Dimensions: | 4.4 x 2.4 x 1.1 in. (112 x 62 x 29 mm) |
| Weight: | 11.2 oz (318 g) includes batteries |
| MSRP: | $500 |
| Availability: | 08/2012 |
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3.30x zoom |
3.0 inch LCD |
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Samsung EX2F Overview
Posted: 7/3/2012
The top-of-the-line Samsung EX2F is the successor to the TL500 (also known as the EX1 in some markets), offering a number of significant improvements, as well as a higher price tag. The Samsung EX2F design is based around a 1/1.7"-type 12-megapixel BSI CMOS image sensor, rather than the 10-megapixel CCD used in the TL500. The new sensor lies behind a Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan-branded 3.3x optical zoom lens which starts at the same 24mm equivalent focal length at full wide-angle, but extends a bit more at the telephoto end, from 72mm to 80mm equivalent. Despite the increase in zoom ratio, maximum aperture has increased from an already fast f/1.8 to a very fast f/1.4, an improvement of two-thirds of a stop, making the Samsung EX2F's lens the brightest of any compact camera on the market. What's more, maximum aperture remains quite fast across the zoom range, only falling to f/2.7 at full telephoto. The EX2F also includes Samsung's Dual Image Stabilization technology, which couples both true optical image stabilization, and software-based anti blur techniques.
Also new is the Samsung EX2F's built-in Wi-Fi capability (the reason for the "F" in the model name), which supports Mobile Link, Remote Viewfinder, Social Sharing, Email, SkyDrive, Auto Backup, TV Link, and Wi-Fi Direct modes.
The rear panel of the Samsung EX2F is still dominated by a 3.0-inch, 614k-dot AMOLED display, mounted on a tilt / swivel mechanism that allows viewing from a wide range of angles. Compared to traditional LCD displays, AMOLED panels generally offer lower power consumption (and hence better battery life), greater viewing angles, greater contrast, and more vivid color. As well as a built-in flash strobe, the EX2F also provides a hot shoe connection for external flash strobes.
The Samsung EX2F's relatively large image sensor in concert with its image processor combine to offer ISO sensitivities from 80 to 3200 equivalents, with extensions to 6400 and 12800. As you'd expect of a camera aimed at enthusiasts, the EX2F sports not just aperture- and shutter-priority auto shooting, but also a fully manual mode that allows the photographer to control both variables. For those times when you just want a quick snapshot, the EX2F also offers Samsung's Smart Auto exposure mode, which works with both still image and video shooting.
Video capability has also improved dramatically, from VGA resolution with mono sound, to Full HD (1920x1080 pixels) with stereo sound, captured with H.264 compression at a frame rate of 30fps. High speed video modes up to 480 fps at 192x144 pixels are also available. Support for SDXC cards has been added as well. Like its predecessor, the Samsung EX2F still offers raw still capture support, for when the maximum versatility in post-capture processing is desired.
In addition to Wi-Fi, connectivity includes an HDMI 1.4 port for high-definition viewing, a standard-def A/V port, and a USB 2.0 Hi-speed port for data transfer. Power is supplied to the Samsung EX2F courtesy of a proprietary SLB-10A lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack, though battery life was not available at press time. A DC input is also provided.
The magnesium-bodied Samsung EX2F ships from August 2012 with pricing set at US$499.99, about $50 more than the TL500/EX1 when it was introduced.
$400.74 (7% less)
10.1 MP (19% less)
Similar sized sensor
Also lacks viewfinder
297g (7% lighter)
69% larger
3.8x zoom (15% more)
$794.00 (84% more)
10.1 MP (19% less)
Similar sized sensor
Also lacks viewfinder
296g (7% lighter)
72% larger
3.8x zoom (15% more)
$537.39 (24% more)
12 MP
14% bigger sensor
Also lacks viewfinder
225g (29% lighter)
Similar size
4x zoom (21% more)
$495.10 (15% more)
12.1 MP
Similar sized sensor
Has viewfinder
352g (11% heavier)
62% larger
5x zoom (52% more)
$559.22 (29% more)
12 MP
Similar sized sensor
Also lacks viewfinder
346g (9% heavier)
77% larger
4x zoom (21% more)
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