Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 VA
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 VA Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony RX100 VA
EX2F | RX100 VA | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Samsung EX2F
RX100 VA | EX2F | |||
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Announced | July 2018 | December 2012 | Fresher by 67 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 0k | Clearer screen (+1229k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony RX100 VA
EX2F | RX100 VA | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 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).
Examine the Samsung EX2F and Sony RX100 VA in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and RX100 VA is 90 and 89 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications
Samsung EX2F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | |
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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 |