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Samsung EX2F vs Sony TF1

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Launched December 2012
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony TF1 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung EX2F versus Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and TF1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was introduced 6 months prior to the TF1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX2F grades vs the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony TF1

 EX2F TF1 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung EX2F

 TF1 EX2F 
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony TF1

 EX2F TF1 
AnnouncedDecember 2012June 2013Similar generation

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F offers outer dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX2F against the TF1.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and TF1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX2F using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony TF1 will offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography info
Sony TF1 Portrait photography info
42
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography highlights
Sony TF1 Street photography highlights
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others (294g)
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (152g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
Sports photography with Sony TF1
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
Travel photography with Sony TF1
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (294g)
low megapixels (12MP)
69
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
weather proofing
comes with touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (240 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
53
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
40
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging advice
Sony TF1 Vlogging advice
71
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than others (294 grams)
33
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony TF1
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-12-18 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech AMOLED TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed - 2 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294 gr (0.65 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $478 $266