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Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX9

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX9 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 TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX9 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung EX2F and Sony TX9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is fairly close but the EX2F (1/1.7") and TX9 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was revealed 2 years after the TX9 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX2F scores against the TX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony TX9

 EX2F TX9 
LaunchedDecember 2012July 2010Newer by 30 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung EX2F

 TX9 EX2F 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k0kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony TX9

 EX2F TX9 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F offers physical measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX2F versus the TX9.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and TX9 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and TX9.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The EX2F has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer EX2F should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography advice
Sony TX9 Portrait photography advice
42
manual focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography information
Sony TX9 Street photography information
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (294g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography info
Sony TX9 Sports photography info
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
Travel photography with Sony TX9
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (294 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
60
features touch focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX9 Landscape photography highlights
53
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging factors
Sony TX9 Vlogging factors
71
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (294 grams)
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony TX9
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-12-18 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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 range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 0k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 2s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294 grams (0.65 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
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 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 model SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $478 $799