Samsung EX2F vs Sony A35
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A35 Key Specs
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- 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
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A35 Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung EX2F versus Sony A35, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and A35 (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and A35 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX2F was unveiled 16 months after the A35 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX2F grades against the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony A35 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung EX2F & Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony A35
EX2F | A35 | |||
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Launched | December 2012 | September 2011 | More modern by 16 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung EX2F
A35 | EX2F | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 0k | Sharper display (+921k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony A35
EX2F | A35 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Samsung EX2F vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F comes with exterior measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung EX2F versus Sony A35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX2F vs the A35.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and A35 is 90 and 69 respectively.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and A35.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX2F with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A35 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX2F will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A35 Specifications
Samsung EX2F | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung EX2F | Sony SLT-A35 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-12-18 | 2011-09-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-80mm (3.3x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/1.4-2.7 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 0 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | - | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | - | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m |
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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 294g (0.65 pounds) | 415g (0.91 pounds) |
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 rating | 48 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.0 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 209 | 763 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 440 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $478 | $598 |