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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Published: 2013-06-18, Author: Terry , review by: technologyx.com
Abstract: 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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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
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...
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 ...
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...
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Abstract: 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 ...
Abstract: 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 ...
