Samsung EX2F vs Sony a3500

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung EX2F and Sony a3500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and a3500 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX2F was released 15 months earlier than the a3500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX2F scores versus the a3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung EX2F and Sony Alpha a3500. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F provides outside measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX2F against the a3500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and a3500 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and a3500.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX2F due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony a3500 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX2F is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.