Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX1R

Let's look more closely at the Samsung EX2F and Sony RX1R, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and RX1R (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was launched 6 months before the RX1R which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX2F matches up against the RX1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung EX2F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung EX2F has exterior measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX2F and the RX1R.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and RX1R is 90 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and RX1R.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX2F featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX1R will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively.