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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A55

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony SLT-A55 front
Portability
67
Imaging
56
Features
80
Overall
65

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A55 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 A55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Replacement is Sony A57
Photography Glossary

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A55 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung EX2F vs Sony A55, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and A55 (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and A55 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX2F was brought out 2 years later than the A55 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX2F matches up against the A55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony A55

 EX2F A55 
LaunchedDecember 2012August 2010Fresher by 29 months

Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Samsung EX2F

 A55 EX2F 
Display resolution921k0kClearer display (+921k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony A55

 EX2F A55 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. 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 A55 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX2F versus the A55.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A55 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and A55 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and A55.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX2F due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A55 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher EX2F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A55 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A55 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
73
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
Sony A55 as a Street photography camera
68
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (294 grams)
77
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
Sports photography with Sony A55
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
low battery power (380 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography factors
Sony A55 Travel photography factors
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (294 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
62
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (380 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
Landscape photography with Sony A55
53
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
67
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low battery power (380 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging details
Sony A55 Vlogging details
71
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others in class (294g)
78
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony A55
 Samsung EX2FSony SLT-A55
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung EX2F Sony SLT-A55
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-12-18 2010-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 41.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) -
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.7 -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 0k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294 grams (0.65 lb) 500 grams (1.10 lb)
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 73
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 12.4
DXO Low light rating 209 816
Other
Battery life - 380 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $478 $800