Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 VII

Lets look more closely at the Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 VII, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and RX100 VII (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was launched 7 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX2F grades vs the RX100 VII when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung EX2F offers physical dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX100 VII in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX2F compared to the RX100 VII.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and RX100 VII is 90 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and RX100 VII.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 VII will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX2F is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.