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Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 VI 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
  • Announced December 2012
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched June 2018
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 V
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 VII
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 VI, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and RX100 VI (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was unveiled 6 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX2F grades against the RX100 VI in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony RX100 VI

 EX2F RX100 VI 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Samsung EX2F

 RX100 VI EX2F 
LaunchedJune 2018December 2012Fresher by 66 months
Display resolution1229k0kSharper display (+1229k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony RX100 VI

 EX2F RX100 VI 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung EX2F comes with outer measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX2F vs the RX100 VI.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and RX100 VI is 90 and 88 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and RX100 VI.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX2F having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 VI will offer more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX2F is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography advice
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography advice
42
has manual focus
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
66
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography advice
Sony RX100 VI Street photography advice
68
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (294 grams)
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
lighter than average in class (301 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography features
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography features
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography information
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography information
66
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (294 grams)
low MP (12MP)
77
lighter than average in class (301g)
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography information
53
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse function
65
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VI
71
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (294 grams)
77
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (301g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony RX100 VI
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-12-18 2018-06-05
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 315
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximal aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 0k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294g (0.65 pounds) 301g (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 209 not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 One One
Launch pricing $478 $1,198