Samsung EX2F vs Sony NEX-6

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung EX2F versus Sony NEX-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and NEX-6 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The EX2F was introduced 3 months before the NEX-6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX2F grades versus the NEX-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung EX2F and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung EX2F enjoys physical measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check out the Samsung EX2F versus Sony NEX-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX2F versus the NEX-6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and NEX-6 is 90 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and NEX-6.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX2F having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-6 will show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.