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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A700

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Revealed December 2012
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Revealed December 2007
  • Replaced the Konica Minolta 7D
  • Updated by Sony A77
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A700 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung EX2F vs Sony A700, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the EX2F (1/1.7") and A700 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was unveiled 5 years later than the A700 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX2F scores vs the A700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony A700

 EX2F A700 
RevealedDecember 2012December 2007Fresher by 61 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Samsung EX2F

 A700 EX2F 
Screen resolution920k0kSharper screen (+920k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony A700

 EX2F A700 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F comes with outside measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony A700 has specifications of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX2F vs the A700.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and A700 is 90 and 58 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and A700.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The EX2F contains the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult. The fresher EX2F will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A700 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography details
Sony A700 Street photography details
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
Sports photography with Sony A700
31
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography info
Sony A700 Travel photography info
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
49
weather proofing
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography factors
Sony A700 Landscape photography factors
53
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
62
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
no liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
Vlogging with Sony A700
71
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony A700
 Samsung EX2FSony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung EX2F Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-12-18 2007-12-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4272 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.4-2.7 -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data 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 gr (0.65 pounds) 768 gr (1.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 48 66
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 11.9
DXO Low light score 209 581
Other
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 Dual
Retail price $478 $1,000