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Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX66

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX66 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
  • Revealed December 2012
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX66 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung EX2F versus Sony TX66, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and TX66 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX2F was manufactured 10 months after the TX66 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX2F scores versus the TX66 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony TX66

 EX2F TX66 
AnnouncedDecember 2012February 2012More modern by 10 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung EX2F

 TX66 EX2F 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k0kCrisper display (+1230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony TX66

 EX2F TX66 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F provides exterior measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX2F compared to the TX66.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and TX66 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and TX66.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX2F due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony TX66 will result in more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent EX2F is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography information
Sony TX66 Portrait photography information
42
focusing manually
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
42
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography information
Sony TX66 Street photography information
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (294g)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
Sports photography with Sony TX66
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Travel photography camera
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (294 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
72
good battery (250 CIPA)
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
Sony TX66 Landscape photography details
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
good battery (250 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX66 as a Vlogging camera
71
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (294g)
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony TX66
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-12-18 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.3"
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech AMOLED XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294 grams (0.65 pounds) 109 grams (0.24 pounds)
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 All around rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 209 not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $478 $350