Samsung EX2F vs Sony A580

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung EX2F and Sony A580, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and A580 (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and A580 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The EX2F was announced 20 months later than the A580 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX2F grades against the A580 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung EX2F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F comes with outer dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony A580 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung EX2F and Sony A580 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX2F against the A580.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and A580 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and A580.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX2F having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A580 will render more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger EX2F should have an advantage in sensor technology.