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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A330

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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 A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A300
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A330 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Samsung EX2F versus Sony A330, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is relatively close but the EX2F (1/1.7") and A330 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was manufactured 3 years later than the A330 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX2F matches up vs the A330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony A330

 EX2F A330 
LaunchedDecember 2012May 2009Fresher by 44 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Samsung EX2F

 A330 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony A330

 EX2F A330 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung EX2F has outside dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony A330 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX2F vs the A330.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A330 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and A330 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and A330.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX2F due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung EX2F will result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer EX2F should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A330 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
62
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung EX2F
Street photography with Sony A330
68
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others (294 grams)
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
Sony A330 as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography info
Sony A330 Travel photography info
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (294 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
44
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography advice
Sony A330 Landscape photography advice
53
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
Vlogging with Sony A330
71
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others (294 grams)
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony A330
 Samsung EX2FSony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung EX2F Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-12-18 2009-05-18
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 41.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) -
Max aperture f/1.4-2.7 -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Maximum 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294 gr (0.65 lb) 529 gr (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 48 64
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 11.5
DXO Low light score 209 535
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $478 $545