Samsung EX2F vs Sony A6000

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung EX2F versus Sony A6000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and A6000 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX2F was unveiled 16 months prior to the A6000 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX2F grades vs the A6000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung EX2F and Sony Alpha a6000. The full galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F has got external dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX2F against the A6000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and A6000 is 90 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and A6000.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX2F having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A6000 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX2F will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.