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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A33

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(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
  • Introduced December 2012
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Updated by Sony A35
Photography Glossary

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A33 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony A33

 EX2F A33 
IntroducedDecember 2012August 2010Newer by 29 months

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung EX2F

 A33 EX2F 
Screen resolution921k0kSharper screen (+921k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony A33

 EX2F A33 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A33 size comparison

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

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography details
Sony A33 Portrait photography details
42
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
72
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung EX2F
Street photography with Sony A33
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294g)
76
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography factors
Sony A33 Sports photography factors
31
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
Travel photography with Sony A33
66
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
61
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (340 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography highlights
Sony A33 Landscape photography highlights
53
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
not so great battery (340 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging highlights
Sony A33 Vlogging highlights
71
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (294g)
77
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony A33
 Samsung EX2FSony SLT-A33
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung EX2F Sony SLT-A33
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-12-18 2010-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) -
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.7 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294 grams (0.65 lb) 500 grams (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 48 70
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 12.6
DXO Low light score 209 591
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $478 $230