Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX200V

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX200V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and TX200V (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The EX2F was brought out 11 months later than the TX200V so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX2F matches up against the TX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F has got exterior dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX2F compared to the TX200V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and TX200V is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and TX200V.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX2F due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony TX200V will show more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX2F provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.