Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX1

In this write-up, we are matching up the Samsung EX2F versus Sony TX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very well matched but the EX2F (1/1.7") and TX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor measurements.

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The EX2F was revealed 3 years after the TX1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX2F scores vs the TX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F features outside dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX2F against the TX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and TX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and TX1.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung EX2F will resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent EX2F should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.