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Model Name: Samsung EX2F 
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General
Model Number: EX2F
Alternate Model Number(s):  
Camera Format: Compact
Currently Manufactured: No
Retail Price: $499.99
Street Price: $479.39
Date Available: 2012-08-15
Tripod Mount: Yes
Weight: 11.2 oz (318 g)
includes batteries
Size: 4.4 x 2.4 x 1.1 in.
(112 x 62 x 29 mm)
Waterproof: No
Waterproof Depth: n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer: BSI
Effective Megapixels: 12.4
Sensor Format: 1/1.7 inch
Sensor size: 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 1.90 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Color Filter Type: RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:  
Self-Cleaning: No
Sensor shift image stabilization: No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No
DxO Sensor Score: 48
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): 20.0
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): 11.5
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): 209
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3),
4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2),
4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9),
3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3),
2832 x 2832 (8.0 MP, 1:1),
2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3),
1984 x 1488 (3.0 MP, 4:3),
1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9),
1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format: JPEG (EXIF 2.21), .MPO, RAW (.SRW), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second: 10.1
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes
Movie Resolution: 1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p/​120p)
320x240 (30p)
384x288 (240p)
192x144 (480p)
Movie File Format: MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC)
Composite Video Out: Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out: Yes
HD Video Connection: HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a
Lens: Schneider-Kreuznach Varioplan; 11 elements in 9 groups, with 4 aspherical and 2 high refractive lenses
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 24 - 80mm
Focal Length (actual): 5.2 - 17.2mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.30x
Aperture Range: f/1.4 - 7.7 (wide) / f/2.7 - 8.5 (tele); includes ND filter
Integrated ND Filter: Yes
Normal Focus Range: 40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
Filter Thread: n/a
Thread Type: n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: Yes
Digital Zoom: Yes
Digital Zoom Values: Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes
Auto Focus Type: Contrast Detection: Center AF, Multi AF, Tracking AF, Face Detection AF, Face Recognition AF, Selection AF
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes
Manual Focus: Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: OLED
Viewfinder Type: Optional OVF1 Optical View Finder
Focus Peaking: No
EVF Resolution: n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):  
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):  
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: No
Rear Display: Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 3.0
Rear Display Resolution: 614,000 dots
Touchscreen: No
Articulating Screen: Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:
Selfie Screen:
Max Playback Zoom: 12.0x
Top Deck Display:
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native): 3200
Minimum ISO (native): 80
ISO Settings: Auto, 80 to 3200, 6400 and 12800 available when ISO Expansion is activated; ISO 12800 at 3MP
Auto ISO Mode: Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom, K
Shutter Speed Range: 1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode: No
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Multi, Spot, Center-weighted, Face Detection AE
Program Auto Exposure: Yes
Aperture Priority: Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes
Full Manual Exposure: Yes
Creative Exposure Modes: Scene (Beauty Shot, Night, Landscape, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Beach & Snow, 3D Photo), Magic Plus (Panorama, Magic Frame, Split Shot, Picture in Picture, Artistic Brush, HDR), Burst: Single, High-speed (10fps, 5fps, 3fps), Precapture, Bracket (WB, AE).
Self Timer: 2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):  
High Resolution Composite: No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes
Flash Modes: Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a
Flash Range Description: Wide: 0.8m-7.8m (ISO Auto); Tele: 0.8m-4.1m (ISO Auto)
Max Flash Sync:  
Flash Exposure Compensation: +/- 1.0 EV in 0.5EV steps
External Flash Connection: Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:  
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:  
Other Memory:  
Dual Card Slots: No
RAW Capture Support: Yes
Uncompressed Format: RAW (.SRW), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format: MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC)
Included Memory: 0.0 MB
Included Memory Type:  
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: Yes
NFC:
Bluetooth: No
Built-In GPS: No
Microphone Jack: No
Headphone Jack: No
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant: No
DPOF Compliant: Yes
Remote Control: No
Remote Control Type:  
Connections (extended): Micro (Type D) HDMI; DC input supported via Micro USB
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 1.20
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): 1.82
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): 6
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):  
Camera penalizes early shutter press? Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 10.1
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): 9
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):  
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):  
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):  
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):  
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): 0.38 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):  
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):  
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):  
Shutter Lag (manual focus): 0.205 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): 0.79 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.130 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes): Wide-area AF lag: 0.406s
Startup Time: 1.7 seconds
Play -> Record Time: 1.0 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:  
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): 260 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):  
Battery Life, Video:  
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary SLB-10A
Usable Battery Types: Lithium-ion Rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary SLB-10A Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software: iLauncher, PC Auto Backup, Samsung Raw Converter
OS Compatibility: Windows XP SP2 / Vista / 7 / 8; Mac OS 10.4 or higher
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: Wi-Fi Connectivity: Mobile Link, Remote Viewfinder, Social Sharing, Email, SkyDrive, Auto Backup, TV Link, Wi-Fi Direct.

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