Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX20
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed December 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Launched February 2012
Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX20 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and TX20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX2F was brought out 10 months later than the TX20 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX2F scores against the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony TX20
EX2F | TX20 | |||
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Launched | December 2012 | February 2012 | More recent by 10 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung EX2F
TX20 | EX2F | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 0k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony TX20
EX2F | TX20 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F offers physical measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX2F versus the TX20.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and TX20 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and TX20.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX2F due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony TX20 will render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer EX2F should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Samsung EX2F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung EX2F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-12-18 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-80mm (3.3x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.4-2.7 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 0 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | AMOLED | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | - | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | - | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 294g (0.65 pounds) | 133g (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 250 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $478 | $330 |