Samsung EX2F vs Sony A350

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung EX2F versus Sony A350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the EX2F (1/1.7") and A350 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The EX2F was revealed 4 years after the A350 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX2F matches up against the A350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung EX2F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung EX2F enjoys external dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung EX2F versus Sony A350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX2F vs the A350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and A350 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and A350.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX2F with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A350 will show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent EX2F provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.