Samsung EX2F vs Sony A290

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.