Olympus E-420 vs Samsung EX2F

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-420 vs Samsung EX2F, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-420 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-420 (Four Thirds) and EX2F (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-420 was revealed 5 years before the EX2F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-420 grades versus the EX2F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-420 and Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-420 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-420 enjoys external dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-420 vs Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-420 versus the EX2F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-420 and EX2F is 77 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-420 and EX2F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-420 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung EX2F will show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older E-420 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.