Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7S II
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7S II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Launched October 2015
- Earlier Model is Sony A7S
- Updated by Sony A7S III
Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7S II Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Samsung EX2F and Sony A7S II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is very close but the EX2F (1/1.7") and A7S II (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX2F was manufactured 3 years before the A7S II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX2F matches up against the A7S II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7S II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung EX2F and Sony Alpha A7S II. The entire galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony A7S II
EX2F | A7S II | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Samsung EX2F
A7S II | EX2F | |||
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Launched | October 2015 | December 2012 | More recent by 34 months | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 0k | Clearer display (+1229k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony A7S II
EX2F | A7S II | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F comes with outside measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung EX2F and Sony A7S II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX2F versus the A7S II.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and A7S II is 90 and 68 respectively.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and A7S II.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The EX2F contains the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult. The older EX2F will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7S II Specifications
Samsung EX2F | Sony Alpha A7S II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung EX2F | Sony Alpha A7S II |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-12-18 | 2015-10-12 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4240 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 102400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 409600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 169 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 24-80mm (3.3x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/1.4-2.7 | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 0k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | - | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
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 | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) |
Highest 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 294 gr (0.65 lbs) | 627 gr (1.38 lbs) |
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 Overall score | 48 | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.0 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | 13.3 |
DXO Low light score | 209 | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 370 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $478 | $2,767 |