Samsung EX2F vs Sony A300

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung EX2F versus Sony A300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the A300 (10MP) is relatively similar but the EX2F (1/1.7") and A300 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was revealed 4 years later than the A300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX2F scores vs the A300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung EX2F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F enjoys physical dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony A300 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Check the Samsung EX2F versus Sony A300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX2F against the A300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and A300 is 90 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and A300.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX2F having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung EX2F will deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent EX2F will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.