Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung EX2F and Sony RX100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and RX100 (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The EX2F was introduced 4 months later than the RX100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX2F matches up vs the RX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F features outer 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 RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung EX2F and Sony RX100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX2F and the RX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and RX100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and RX100.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX2F with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 will deliver greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.