Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX7
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
95 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2010
Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX7 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung EX2F versus Sony TX7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the EX2F (1/1.7") and TX7 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX2F was announced 2 years after the TX7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX2F grades against the TX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung EX2F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony TX7
EX2F | TX7 | |||
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Revealed | December 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 36 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung EX2F
TX7 | EX2F | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 0k | Sharper screen (+921k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony TX7
EX2F | TX7 |
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F has external measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Samsung EX2F versus Sony TX7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX2F versus the TX7.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and TX7 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and TX7.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX2F using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung EX2F will give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer EX2F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Samsung EX2F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung EX2F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-12-18 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-80mm (3.3x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.4-2.7 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 0k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | - | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | - | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 294 gr (0.65 pounds) | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | SLB-10A | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $478 | $300 |