Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7S

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung EX2F versus Sony A7S, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the A7S (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX2F (1/1.7") and A7S (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX2F was introduced 15 months prior to the A7S making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX2F scores vs the A7S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung EX2F & Sony Alpha A7S. The whole galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F enjoys 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) whilst the Sony A7S has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX2F versus the A7S.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and A7S is 90 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and A7S.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The EX2F features the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF harder. The older EX2F is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.