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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX mini + 9mm

Started Jul 12, 2016 | Discussions thread
Marconi63 Regular Member • Posts: 136
Re: Samsung EX2F vs Samsung NX mini + 9mm

norman shearer wrote:

I already have the EX2F but could not pass up on a chance of getting the NX mini + 9mm for £90. However, I will only keep one camera and will have to choose between the two.

Which camera will I keep and why?

I should add both cameras will be used predominantly for street shooting. I zone focus and shoot from the chest so screen considerations are out.

The EX2F should win hands down regarding ergonomics and accessibility for adjusting settings such as exposure comp etc. The NX mini will probably be more responsive in terms of shot to shot times but I will have to get a fast MicroSD card.

NX mini should be better image quality but not by a big margin. I'll be sticking to just the 9mm F3.5 lens so the EX2F can claw back some way by having an F1.4 lens and in low light the EX2F dual IS will help even further.

NX mini will have more scope for cropping which is a big plus when shooting blind.

Dynamic range advantage would/should go to the NX mini but with the EX2F being so fast I can often keep ISO down to ISO 80 and that will offset some advantage the NX mini has because I'll be using far higher ISO to compensate for the much slower lens. Using a slower shutter speed is not an option. I rarely go slower than 1/400s.

what's the verdict at the end? did you get mini? if so, i would like to hear some impressions...cheers...

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