Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX20

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.