Samsung EX2F vs Sony A35

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.