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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7S II

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(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
Sony A7S II
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony A7S II

 EX2F A7S II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Samsung EX2F

 A7S II EX2F 
LaunchedOctober 2015December 2012More recent by 34 months
Display resolution1229k0kClearer display (+1229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony A7S II

 EX2F A7S II 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and A7S II is 90 and 68 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography factors
Sony A7S II Portrait photography factors
42
manual focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
68
has manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung EX2F
Street photography with Sony A7S II
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (294g)
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography advice
Sony A7S II Sports photography advice
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
58
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (370 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Travel photography camera
66
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (294g)
low megapixels (12MP)
49
environment proofing
terrible battery life (370 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography advice
Sony A7S II Landscape photography advice
53
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging info
Sony A7S II Vlogging info
71
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (294g)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony A7S II
 Samsung EX2FSony Alpha A7S II
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