Samsung EX2F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung EX2F and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The EX2F was unveiled 4 months later than the Galaxy Camera 3G so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX2F matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung EX2F & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F enjoys 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX2F versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and Galaxy Camera 3G is 90 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX2F having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.