Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX55
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX55 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung EX2F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony TX55
EX2F | TX55 | |||
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Announced | December 2012 | July 2011 | More recent by 18 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung EX2F
TX55 | EX2F | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 0k | Clearer display (+1230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony TX55
EX2F | TX55 | |||
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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).
Check out the Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and TX55 is 90 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Samsung EX2F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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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 |