Samsung EX2F vs Sony QX1

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung EX2F vs Sony QX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and QX1 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was announced 20 months before the QX1 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX2F matches up against the QX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung EX2F & Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung EX2F features outside dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Samsung EX2F vs Sony QX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX2F versus the QX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and QX1 is 90 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and QX1.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony QX1 will give more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX2F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.