Samsung EX2F vs Nikon J5

Nikon J5 advantages over Samsung EX2F

• Larger sensor
  1 inch vs 1/1.7 inch
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• Slower slow-motion
  1200 fps vs 480 fps
  Supports slower slow-mo
• Bigger pixels
  ~ 2.37 vs 1.90 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• Shoot 4K video
  4K (UHD) vs 1080p
  Make sure you have a fast computer
• Touchscreen
  Touch vs No touch
  Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  J5 test data on DxO Mark EX2F test data on DxO Mark
  479 vs 209 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• On-sensor phase detect
  Yes vs No
  Usually improves live view and video AF performance
• More dots on screen
  1037k vs 614k dots
  Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
• Less shutter lag
  0.07 vs 0.38 sec
  Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
• More pixels
  20.8 vs 12.4 megapixels
  Higher resolution photos
• Shoots 60p video
  Yes vs No
  A faster framerate can give you more editing options
• Bulb shutter
  Bulb vs No bulb
  Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
• Faster JPEG shooting
  59.4 fps vs 10.1 fps
  Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
• Bigger JPEG buffer
  20 vs 9 shots
  Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
• Faster shutter
  1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
  Shoot wide open in bright light