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Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Superseded the Sony RX100
  • Updated by Sony RX100 III
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 II Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and RX100 II (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was unveiled 6 months prior to the RX100 II and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX2F scores vs the RX100 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony RX100 II

 EX2F RX100 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Samsung EX2F

 RX100 II EX2F 
Screen resolution1229k0kCrisper screen (+1229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony RX100 II

 EX2F RX100 II 
IntroducedDecember 2012June 2013Same age
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung EX2F has got external dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX2F against the RX100 II.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and RX100 II is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and RX100 II.

Clearly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX2F having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 II will render more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography highlights
42
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
70
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography info
Sony RX100 II Street photography info
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (294 grams)
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
Sports photography with Sony RX100 II
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (350 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Travel photography camera
66
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (294 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
80
good battery pack (350 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (281 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
74
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging details
Sony RX100 II Vlogging details
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (294g)
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (281 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony RX100 II
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-12-18 2013-06-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology AMOLED Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 294g (0.65 lb) 281g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 48 67
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 12.4
DXO Low light rating 209 483
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $478 $598