Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX10

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung EX2F and Sony RX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and RX10 (1") offer different sensor size.

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The EX2F was revealed 15 months before the RX10 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the EX2F matches up versus the RX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The full galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung EX2F provides physical measurements 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 RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check the Samsung EX2F and Sony RX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX2F and the RX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and RX10 is 90 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and RX10.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX2F with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX10 will give you more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older EX2F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.