Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST600

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST600, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the EX2F (1/1.7") and ST600 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The EX2F was introduced 2 years later than the ST600 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX2F scores vs the ST600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung EX2F and Samsung ST600. The whole galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F comes with physical dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX2F vs the ST600.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and ST600 is 90 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and ST600.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX2F using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung ST600 will provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger EX2F provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.