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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A900

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A900 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
  • Launched December 2012
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Announced October 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A99
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A900 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung EX2F vs Sony A900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and A900 (25MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and A900 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The EX2F was manufactured 4 years after the A900 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX2F scores versus the A900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony A900

 EX2F A900 
AnnouncedDecember 2012October 2008More modern by 51 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Samsung EX2F

 A900 EX2F 
Screen resolution922k0kCrisper screen (+922k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony A900

 EX2F A900 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F enjoys physical measurements 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 A900 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX2F and the A900.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and A900 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and A900.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX2F because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A900 will show extra detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher EX2F should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography features
Sony A900 Portrait photography features
42
manual focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
71
has manual focus
MP count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography info
Sony A900 Street photography info
68
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (294g)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography features
Sony A900 Sports photography features
31
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography highlights
Sony A900 Travel photography highlights
66
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (294g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
54
weather proofing
MP count amazing (25MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
Landscape photography with Sony A900
53
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
no liveview
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
Sony A900 as a Vlogging camera
71
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony A900
 Samsung EX2FSony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung EX2F Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-12-18 2008-10-22
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) -
Max aperture f/1.4-2.7 -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 4.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology AMOLED TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294 gr (0.65 lbs) 895 gr (1.97 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 48 79
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 12.3
DXO Low light rating 209 1431
Other
Battery life - 880 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots Single 2
Cost at launch $478 $2,736