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Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 IV

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 IV 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
  • Revealed December 2012
Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 III
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 V
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 IV Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 IV, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and RX100 IV (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX2F was brought out 3 years before the RX100 IV which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX2F matches up against the RX100 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony RX100 IV

 EX2F RX100 IV 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Samsung EX2F

 RX100 IV EX2F 
AnnouncedJune 2015December 2012More modern by 30 months
Screen resolution1229k0kSharper screen (+1229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony RX100 IV

 EX2F RX100 IV 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F has got outer 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 RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX2F compared to the RX100 IV.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and RX100 IV is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 IV top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and RX100 IV.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX2F featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 IV will offer you greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX2F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography factors
Sony RX100 IV Portrait photography factors
42
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
65
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography factors
Sony RX100 IV Street photography factors
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294g)
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
Sports photography with Sony RX100 IV
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
68
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (16.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking focus
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
Travel photography with Sony RX100 IV
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
86
lighter than competitors (298 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
74
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Vlogging camera
71
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (294g)
81
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (298g)
missing mic socket
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony RX100 IV
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-12-18 2015-06-10
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 41.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate - 16.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294 gr (0.65 pounds) 298 gr (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 48 70
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 12.6
DXO Low light score 209 562
Other
Battery life - 280 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $478 $898