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Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX7

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(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
Sony TX7
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony TX7

 EX2F TX7 
RevealedDecember 2012January 2010More modern by 36 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung EX2F

 TX7 EX2F 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k0kSharper screen (+921k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony TX7

 EX2F TX7 

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).

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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.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and TX7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography features
Sony TX7 Portrait photography features
42
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography highlights
Sony TX7 Street photography highlights
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography information
Sony TX7 Sports photography information
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography factors
Sony TX7 Travel photography factors
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (294g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
59
offers touch focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (149 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography features
Sony TX7 Landscape photography features
53
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
36
relatively wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging information
Sony TX7 Vlogging information
71
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (149 grams)
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony TX7
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
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