Samsung EX2F vs Sony A6600

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Samsung EX2F versus Sony A6600, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and A6600 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX2F was announced 7 years earlier than the A6600 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX2F scores against the A6600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung EX2F and Sony Alpha a6600. The whole galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F comes with outside 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 A6600 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

See the Samsung EX2F versus Sony A6600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX2F vs the A6600.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and A6600 is 90 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and A6600.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX2F with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A6600 will offer you extra detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX2F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.