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Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX55

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Launched December 2012
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX55 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX55, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and TX55 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was brought out 18 months later than the TX55 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX2F grades against the TX55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony TX55

 EX2F TX55 
AnnouncedDecember 2012July 2011More recent by 18 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung EX2F

 TX55 EX2F 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k0kClearer display (+1230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony TX55

 EX2F TX55 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F has physical dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX2F compared to the TX55.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and TX55 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and TX55.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX2F featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony TX55 will deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX2F will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography factors
Sony TX55 Portrait photography factors
42
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
36
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung EX2F
Street photography with Sony TX55
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (294g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
Sports photography with Sony TX55
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Travel photography camera
66
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (294g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
69
better than average battery life (250 shots)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX55 Landscape photography highlights
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging advice
Sony TX55 Vlogging advice
71
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (294g)
34
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony TX55
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-12-18 2011-07-24
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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology AMOLED XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294 gr (0.65 lbs) 109 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 209 not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $478 $350