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Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX10 IV 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
  • Launched December 2012
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Previous Model is Sony RX10 III
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung EX2F and Sony RX10 IV, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and RX10 IV (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was announced 5 years before the RX10 IV which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX2F matches up against the RX10 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony RX10 IV

 EX2F RX10 IV 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Samsung EX2F

 RX10 IV EX2F 
RevealedSeptember 2017December 2012Newer by 57 months
Screen resolution1440k0kClearer screen (+1440k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony RX10 IV

 EX2F RX10 IV 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F offers outside measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX2F compared to the RX10 IV.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and RX10 IV is 90 and 52 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and RX10 IV.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX10 IV will give you greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged EX2F is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography factors
Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography factors
42
manual focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
71
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography info
Sony RX10 IV Street photography info
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (294 grams)
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
heavier than competition in class (1,095 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
76
amazing zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Travel photography camera
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (294 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
56
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (1,095g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
Landscape photography with Sony RX10 IV
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
62
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Vlogging camera
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (294 grams)
29
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (1,095g)
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony RX10 IV
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-12-18 2017-09-12
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 315
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 0k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294 gr (0.65 lb) 1095 gr (2.41 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 400 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $478 $1,698