Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX66
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
45
Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX66 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
- Revealed December 2012
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX66 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony TX66
EX2F | TX66 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | December 2012 | February 2012 | More modern by 10 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung EX2F
TX66 | EX2F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 0k | Crisper 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).
Compare the Samsung EX2F versus Sony TX66 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and TX66 is 90 and 97 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Samsung EX2F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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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 |