Samsung EX2F vs Sony A850

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung EX2F versus Sony A850, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and A850 (25MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and A850 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was unveiled 2 years later than the A850 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX2F scores vs the A850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung EX2F & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung EX2F has got outside dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony A850 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Check out the Samsung EX2F versus Sony A850 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX2F compared to the A850.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and A850 is 90 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and A850.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX2F using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A850 will give you extra detail having an extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX2F will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.