Samsung EX2F vs Sony A500

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung EX2F vs Sony A500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the A500 (12MP) is pretty close but the EX2F (1/1.7") and A500 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was introduced 3 years later than the A500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX2F grades vs the A500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung EX2F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung EX2F features outside dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony A500 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung EX2F vs Sony A500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX2F versus the A500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and A500 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and A500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The EX2F contains the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh trickier. The younger EX2F will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.