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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A350

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A350 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 A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Introduced June 2008
  • Successor is Sony A380
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A350 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony A350

 EX2F A350 
IntroducedDecember 2012June 2008More modern by 56 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Samsung EX2F

 A350 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony A350

 EX2F A350 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A350 size comparison

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

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography info
Sony A350 Portrait photography info
42
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
71
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography highlights
Sony A350 Street photography highlights
68
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (294g)
66
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
heavier than competition (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
Sony A350 as a Sports photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography advice
Sony A350 Travel photography advice
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (294g)
low megapixels (12MP)
51
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (674g)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
Sony A350 Landscape photography details
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
64
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging advice
Sony A350 Vlogging advice
71
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors (294 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony A350
 Samsung EX2FSony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung EX2F Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-12-18 2008-06-06
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) -
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.7 -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294 gr (0.65 lbs) 674 gr (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 48 65
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 11.5
DXO Low light score 209 595
Other
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $478 $600