Samsung EX2F vs Sony A700

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung EX2F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Samsung EX2F vs Sony A700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.