Samsung EX2F vs Sony A33

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung EX2F vs Sony A33, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the EX2F (1/1.7") and A33 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The EX2F was introduced 2 years after the A33 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX2F scores versus the A33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung EX2F and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F provides external dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX2F and the A33.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and A33 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and A33.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A33 will resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer EX2F provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.