• 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 12.4 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 80.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.5 megapixels
  • 7.30mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung EX2F advantages over Ricoh Theta V

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Larger sensor
    1/1.7 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/1.4 vs f/2.0
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • More telephoto lens reach
    80 mm vs 7 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Ricoh Theta V advantages over Samsung EX2F

  • Less expensive
    $430 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    7 years vs 12 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    121g vs 318g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    14.5 vs 12.4 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    7 mm vs 24 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/25000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

  • Good (modern, not retro!) looks and solid build; f/1.4 Schneider-Kreuznach lens starting at a wide 24mm equivalent with excellent low-light capabilities; Advanced photographic controls and RAW capture; 3-inch, articulated AMOLED monitor.

  • Limited telephoto reach; Inconsistent and disappointing JPEG images; Some corner blurring at both wide and tele; Noise suppression too strong at ISO 800 and above, robbing detail.

  • Read our Samsung EX2F Review

The Competition

Compared to Samsung TL500

Samsung EX2F
Samsung TL500
  • $479
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch

Compare Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL500

Ricoh Theta V
Samsung TL500
  • $620
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Rear display
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Samsung TL500

Compared to Panasonic LX7

Samsung EX2F
Panasonic LX7
  • $479
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $297
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen

Compare Samsung EX2F vs Panasonic LX7

Ricoh Theta V
Panasonic LX7
  • $620
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $297
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Rear display
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Panasonic LX7

Compared to Leica D-LUX 6

Samsung EX2F
Leica D-LUX 6
  • $479
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1600
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen

Compare Samsung EX2F vs Leica D-LUX 6

Ricoh Theta V
Leica D-LUX 6
  • $620
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1600
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Rear display
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Leica D-LUX 6

Compared to Canon N100

Samsung EX2F
Canon N100
  • $479
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $349
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compare Samsung EX2F vs Canon N100

Ricoh Theta V
Canon N100
  • $620
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $349
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Rear display
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Canon N100

Compared to Panasonic LX10

Samsung EX2F
Panasonic LX10
  • $479
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Fast startup
  • $548
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Samsung EX2F vs Panasonic LX10

Ricoh Theta V
Panasonic LX10
  • $620
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Thinner
  • $548
  • 1 inch
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking

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