Samsung EX2F vs Sony RX1R II

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung EX2F versus Sony RX1R II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and RX1R II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The EX2F was manufactured 3 years before the RX1R II which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX2F grades versus the RX1R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F enjoys external 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 RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung EX2F versus Sony RX1R II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX2F compared to the RX1R II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and RX1R II is 90 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and RX1R II.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX2F because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX1R II will deliver more detail due to its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX2F is going to be behind in sensor innovation.