Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 V

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung EX2F and Sony RX100 V, 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 V (20MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and RX100 V (1") possess different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was announced 4 years before the RX100 V which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX2F matches up against the RX100 V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung EX2F enjoys external dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung EX2F and Sony RX100 V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX2F versus the RX100 V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and RX100 V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and RX100 V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX2F using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 V will deliver extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX2F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.