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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A6300

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A6300 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Released December 2012
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Old Model is Sony A6000
  • Replacement is Sony A6500
Photography Glossary

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A6300 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung EX2F and Sony A6300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and A6300 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was launched 4 years prior to the A6300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX2F grades versus the A6300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony A6300

 EX2F A6300 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Samsung EX2F

 A6300 EX2F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016December 2012More modern by 38 months
Screen resolution922k0kSharper screen (+922k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony A6300

 EX2F A6300 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F enjoys exterior dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony A6300 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX2F compared to the A6300.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and A6300 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and A6300.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX2F due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A6300 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX2F is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
Portrait photography with Sony A6300
42
manual focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography info
Sony A6300 Street photography info
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (294 grams)
79
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography information
Sony A6300 Sports photography information
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
75
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
Travel photography with Sony A6300
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (294g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
76
environment sealing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography info
Sony A6300 Landscape photography info
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
Vlogging with Sony A6300
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (294 grams)
35
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony A6300
 Samsung EX2FSony Alpha a6300
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung EX2F Sony Alpha a6300
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-12-18 2016-02-03
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 425
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) -
Largest aperture f/1.4-2.7 -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 0k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294 grams (0.65 lb) 404 grams (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 48 85
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 13.7
DXO Low light score 209 1437
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $478 $889