Samsung EX2F vs Sony QX30
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced December 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Released September 2014

Samsung EX2F vs Sony QX30 Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the Samsung EX2F vs Sony QX30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and QX30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

The EX2F was manufactured 20 months prior to the QX30 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX2F grades vs the QX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony QX30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony QX30
EX2F | QX30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Samsung EX2F
QX30 | EX2F | |||
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Released | September 2014 | ![]() | December 2012 | Newer by 20 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony QX30
EX2F | QX30 | |||
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Screen resolution | 0k | ![]() | 0k | Equal screen resolution |
Samsung EX2F vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F enjoys exterior measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Samsung EX2F vs Sony QX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX2F compared to the QX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and QX30 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and QX30.
To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony QX30 will produce extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX2F will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung EX2F vs Sony QX30 Specifications
Samsung EX2F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung EX2F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
Introduced | 2012-12-18 | 2014-09-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-80mm (3.3x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.4-2.7 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | - |
Display resolution | 0 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | - | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | None |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 294g (0.65 lb) | 193g (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 48 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 209 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $478 | $348 |