Samsung EX2F vs Samsung GX-1S

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung GX-1S, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both created by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and GX-1S (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was announced 7 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX2F matches up versus the GX-1S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung EX2F & Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F comes with external dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Compare the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung GX-1S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX2F compared to the GX-1S.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and GX-1S is 90 and 68 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and GX-1S.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung EX2F will show greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX2F should have an advantage in sensor tech.