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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7c

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7c 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
  • Introduced December 2012
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Announced September 2020
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7c Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung EX2F versus Sony A7c, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and A7c (24MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and A7c (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was brought out 8 years prior to the A7c and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX2F scores against the A7c for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony A7c

 EX2F A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Samsung EX2F

 A7c EX2F 
AnnouncedSeptember 2020December 2012Fresher by 94 months
Display resolution922k0kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony A7c

 EX2F A7c 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung EX2F enjoys outside dimensions 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 A7c has measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX2F and the A7c.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7c size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and A7c is 90 and 78 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and A7c.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX2F due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A7c will offer greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older EX2F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography advice
Sony A7c Portrait photography advice
42
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
78
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography advice
Sony A7c Street photography advice
68
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (294g)
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography features
Sony A7c Sports photography features
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
88
silent mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (740 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
Travel photography with Sony A7c
66
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (294 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
86
better than average battery power (740 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography advice
Sony A7c Landscape photography advice
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
88
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery power (740 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7c as a Vlogging camera
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average (294g)
86
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony A7c
 Samsung EX2FSony Alpha A7c
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung EX2F Sony Alpha A7c
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-12-18 2020-09-14
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 693
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) -
Largest aperture f/1.4-2.7 -
Total lenses - 122
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30s
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294 gr (0.65 pounds) 509 gr (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 209 not tested
Other
Battery life - 740 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $478 $1,800