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Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 VA 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 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced July 2018
Photography Glossary

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung EX2F and Sony RX100 VA, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and RX100 VA (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX2F was introduced 6 years prior to the RX100 VA and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX2F scores versus the RX100 VA when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony RX100 VA

 EX2F RX100 VA 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Samsung EX2F

 RX100 VA EX2F 
AnnouncedJuly 2018December 2012Fresher by 67 months
Screen resolution1229k0kClearer screen (+1229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony RX100 VA

 EX2F RX100 VA 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F provides outside 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 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX2F versus the RX100 VA.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and RX100 VA is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and RX100 VA.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX2F having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX100 VA will give extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older EX2F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography advice
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography advice
42
focusing manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
66
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography details
Sony RX100 VA Street photography details
68
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294g)
86
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography factors
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography advice
66
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
76
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography advice
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography advice
53
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
66
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging information
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging information
71
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
81
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony RX100 VA
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-12-18 2018-07-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 315
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 0k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294g (0.65 pounds) 299g (0.66 pounds)
Physical 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 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 209 not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $478 $998