Samsung EX2F vs Sony A100

In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung EX2F vs Sony A100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the A100 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the EX2F (1/1.7") and A100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was announced 6 years later than the A100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX2F grades vs the A100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung EX2F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F comes with physical measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung EX2F vs Sony A100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX2F compared to the A100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and A100 is 90 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and A100.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX2F with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung EX2F will produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher EX2F will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.