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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A560

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A560 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 A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Old Model is Sony A500
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A560 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung EX2F vs Sony A560, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the A560 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the EX2F (1/1.7") and A560 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX2F was released 2 years after the A560 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX2F matches up against the A560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony A560

 EX2F A560 
AnnouncedDecember 2012August 2010More modern by 29 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Samsung EX2F

 A560 EX2F 
Screen resolution922k0kSharper screen (+922k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony A560

 EX2F A560 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F features outer dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX2F versus the A560.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A560 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and A560 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and A560.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX2F due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A560 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger EX2F is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A560 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
72
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung EX2F
Street photography with Sony A560
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (294g)
75
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
Sony A560 Sports photography highlights
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery pack (1,050 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography information
Sony A560 Travel photography information
66
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (294 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
60
great battery pack (1,050 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A560 as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
has double storage slots
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging features
Sony A560 Vlogging features
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (294 grams)
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony A560
 Samsung EX2FSony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung EX2F Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-12-18 2010-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) -
Max aperture f/1.4-2.7 -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294 grams (0.65 lb) 599 grams (1.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 48 70
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 12.3
DXO Low light rating 209 817
Other
Battery life - 1050 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One Dual
Pricing at release $478 $650