Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX5

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung EX2F versus Sony TX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the EX2F (1/1.7") and TX5 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was unveiled 2 years after the TX5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX2F grades versus the TX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F features external dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Samsung EX2F versus Sony TX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX2F compared to the TX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and TX5 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and TX5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung EX2F will resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX2F provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.