Samsung EX2F vs Sony A290
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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54 Features
47 Overall
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A290 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
- Revealed December 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Announced June 2010
- Succeeded the Sony A230
Samsung EX2F vs Sony A290 Overview
Below is a in depth assessment of the Samsung EX2F versus Sony A290, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the A290 (14MP) is relatively close but the EX2F (1/1.7") and A290 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe EX2F was released 2 years later than the A290 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX2F scores against the A290 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony A290 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung EX2F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The complete galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony A290
EX2F | A290 | |||
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Announced | December 2012 | June 2010 | More recent by 31 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Samsung EX2F
A290 | EX2F | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony A290
EX2F | A290 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Samsung EX2F vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F enjoys physical dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony A290 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check out the Samsung EX2F versus Sony A290 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX2F vs the A290.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and A290 is 90 and 66 respectively.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and A290.
As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX2F featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A290 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger EX2F will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony A290 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A290 Specifications
Samsung EX2F | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung EX2F | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-12-18 | 2010-06-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-80mm (3.3x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/1.4-2.7 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 0 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | - | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 294g (0.65 pounds) | 549g (1.21 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 48 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.0 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 209 | 615 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $478 | $600 |