Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7R

Lets look closer at the Samsung EX2F versus Sony A7R, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and A7R (36MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and A7R (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX2F was brought out 14 months before the A7R making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX2F scores versus the A7R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung EX2F and Sony Alpha A7R. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung EX2F has got outer measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung EX2F versus Sony A7R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX2F against the A7R.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and A7R is 90 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and A7R.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX2F featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R will resolve greater detail having its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX2F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.