Samsung EX2F vs Sony QX10

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung EX2F vs Sony QX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and QX10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The EX2F was introduced 8 months earlier than the QX10 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX2F scores versus the QX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F features physical dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung EX2F vs Sony QX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX2F against the QX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and QX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and QX10.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony QX10 will provide you with more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX2F will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.