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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A35

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A35 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 A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A33
  • Newer Model is Sony A37
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony A35

 EX2F A35 
LaunchedDecember 2012September 2011More modern by 16 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung EX2F

 A35 EX2F 
Display resolution921k0kSharper display (+921k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony A35

 EX2F A35 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A35 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and A35 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A35 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography details
Sony A35 Street photography details
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (294g)
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (415g)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
Sports photography with Sony A35
31
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery power (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography features
Sony A35 Travel photography features
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (294g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
58
lighter than competitors in class (415g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (440 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography highlights
Sony A35 Landscape photography highlights
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
bad battery power (440 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging information
Sony A35 Vlogging information
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than average in class (294g)
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
lighter than competitors in class (415 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony A35
 Samsung EX2FSony SLT-A35
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