The viewfinder provides a clear, big picture, based on the maximum wide angle setting of 24 mm (small picture). In this setting, there is no problem with a parallax shift. However, the optical viewfinder due to the system not score with the advantages of an electronic viewfinder, namely exactly reproduce the image on the zoom focal length. But he is also much cheaper than an electronic. The main advantage of Aufstecksuchers: It has the subject quickly before our eyes, even in the brightest light. For me also a factor: All compact digital cameras are very similar and interchangeable from the look. Not so my Samsung EX2F. She gets through the viewfinder its own character and gaining 'coolness' I like that :-)