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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX mini + 9mm

Started Jul 12, 2016 | Discussions thread
OP norman shearer Senior Member • Posts: 1,418
Re: I've been considering this also...

Ben Herrmann wrote:

I have the EX2F also (a real keeper to be sure). But I've also periodically looked at getting the NX Mini with 9-27 lens (or whatever the focal length is for the zoom). But every time I look for an NX Mini on eBay, their prices haven't come down much and then I have consider, it is worth it? Although the Mini has a 1" sensor, it's not competitive by a long shot with the newer 1" versions from Sony. I love the foam green and brown versions of the Mini, but I can't make up my mind if the IQ improvements would be worth it?

Yes, I'm thinking it's too soon to let my EX2F go - it's a well rounded camera with but a few niggly quirks.

I've heard the NX mini is very competitive with the Sony RX100 series regarding IQ but yes it is certainly not aimed at enthusiasts. If Samsung had pursued development I'm sure they could have competed quite well with the Nikon 1 series.

I was lucky to get mine from CEX - they seem to amass a lot of photography gear and regularly undercut Ebay. The particular model I got was graded 'B'. I expected 'B' to mean some marks/scuffs to body and maybe screen but it's immaculate. It's the white model I got and I now think it was graded 'B' because it wasn't a complete kit in original box. I wanted the 9mm pancake only because I'll treat it like I would a fixed lens camera anyway. The zoom looks good but is bigger and I tend to like around 24-28mm anyway.

I'll probably take both bodies out on a street shoot and see how they compare. It will be tough for me because my plan was to choose between them and sell one off. However they are so different I have a feeling I might regret letting either one go. Maybe I can find some other gear to sell to cover cost. I need to do a carboot and flog a load of film cameras I have amassed but never use!

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