Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 VI

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

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.

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

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.