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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7R III

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7R III 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 III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Launched October 2017
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R II
  • New Model is Sony A7R IV
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7R III Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung EX2F versus Sony A7R III, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and A7R III (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was brought out 5 years before the A7R III which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX2F matches up against the A7R III for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony A7R III

 EX2F A7R III 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Samsung EX2F

 A7R III EX2F 
LaunchedOctober 2017December 2012More modern by 59 months
Display resolution1440k0kCrisper display (+1440k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony A7R III

 EX2F A7R III 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung EX2F enjoys physical dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX2F versus the A7R III.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and A7R III is 90 and 63 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and A7R III.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX2F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R III will result in extra detail having its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged EX2F will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography details
Sony A7R III Portrait photography details
42
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
86
has manual focus
high resolution (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography features
Sony A7R III Street photography features
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (294g)
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
89
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery life (650 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography features
Sony A7R III Travel photography features
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
74
good battery life (650 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
high resolution (42MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
Sony A7R III Landscape photography details
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
87
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
good battery life (650 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
Vlogging with Sony A7R III
71
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than average in class (294g)
37
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony A7R III
 Samsung EX2FSony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung EX2F Sony Alpha A7R III
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2012-12-18 2017-10-25
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 41.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 3200 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 425
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) -
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.7 -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 0k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 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 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294 gr (0.65 lbs) 657 gr (1.45 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 48 100
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 14.7
DXO Low light score 209 3523
Other
Battery life - 650 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Storage slots Single Dual
Retail pricing $478 $2,800