Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 III

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung EX2F and Sony RX100 III, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and RX100 III (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX2F was brought out 17 months earlier than the RX100 III which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX2F matches up vs the RX100 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung EX2F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F has got exterior 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 III has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung EX2F and Sony RX100 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX2F vs the RX100 III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and RX100 III is 90 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and RX100 III.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX2F due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 III will resolve extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older EX2F is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.