Samsung EX2F vs Sony A350
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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62 Imaging
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47 Overall
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A350 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony A350 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony A350
EX2F | A350 | |||
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Introduced | December 2012 | June 2008 | More modern by 56 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Samsung EX2F
A350 | EX2F | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony A350
EX2F | A350 | |||
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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.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.
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.
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A350 Specifications
Samsung EX2F | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
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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 |