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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A450

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Announced December 2012
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A450 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung EX2F vs Sony A450, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly similar but the EX2F (1/1.7") and A450 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX2F was launched 2 years after the A450 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the EX2F matches up versus the A450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony A450

 EX2F A450 
ReleasedDecember 2012January 2010More modern by 36 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung EX2F

 A450 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony A450

 EX2F A450 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F has got outside measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung EX2F vs Sony A450 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX2F compared to the A450.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A450 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and A450 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and A450.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX2F because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A450 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern EX2F should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A450 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
72
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
Sony A450 as a Street photography camera
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (294g)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography features
Sony A450 Sports photography features
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery (1,050 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography information
Sony A450 Travel photography information
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (294g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
60
good battery (1,050 shots)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography information
Sony A450 Landscape photography information
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
66
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (1,050 per charge)
small screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging highlights
Sony A450 Vlogging highlights
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others in class (294g)
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony A450
 Samsung EX2FSony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung EX2F Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-12-18 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection 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 -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech AMOLED TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
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 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 grams (0.65 pounds) 560 grams (1.23 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 48 66
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 11.8
DXO Low light score 209 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $478 $1,241