Samsung EX2F vs Sony A55

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung EX2F and Sony SLT-A55. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Samsung EX2F vs Sony A55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.