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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7R II

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Released December 2012
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released June 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R
  • Renewed by Sony A7R III
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7R II Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung EX2F and Sony A7R II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and A7R II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was launched 3 years prior to the A7R II which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX2F grades versus the A7R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony A7R II

 EX2F A7R II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Samsung EX2F

 A7R II EX2F 
ReleasedJune 2015December 2012Newer by 30 months
Display resolution1229k0kClearer display (+1229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony A7R II

 EX2F A7R II 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung EX2F enjoys outer measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX2F compared to the A7R II.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and A7R II is 90 and 68 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and A7R II.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7R II will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX2F is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography features
Sony A7R II Portrait photography features
42
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
85
you can focus manually
high MP (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography info
Sony A7R II Street photography info
68
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average (294g)
81
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography info
Sony A7R II Sports photography info
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
terrible battery power (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography info
Sony A7R II Travel photography info
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (294g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
62
environment proof
high MP (42MP)
terrible battery power (290 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
terrible battery power (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R II as a Vlogging camera
71
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average (294 grams)
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony A7R II
 Samsung EX2FSony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung EX2F Sony Alpha A7R II
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2012-12-18 2015-06-10
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Full frame
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 7974 x 5316
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 399
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.4-2.7 -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294g (0.65 lb) 625g (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 48 98
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 13.9
DXO Low light rating 209 3434
Other
Battery life - 290 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $478 $2,913