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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A58

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
63
Features
72
Overall
66

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Announced December 2012
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Old Model is Sony A57
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A58 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung EX2F versus Sony A58, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and A58 (20MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and A58 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was announced 11 months earlier than the A58 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX2F matches up versus the A58 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony A58

 EX2F A58 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Samsung EX2F

 A58 EX2F 
LaunchedNovember 2013December 2012More modern by 11 months
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony A58

 EX2F A58 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F has got external dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX2F against the A58.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A58 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and A58 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and A58.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX2F having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A58 will produce extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX2F will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography advice
Sony A58 Portrait photography advice
42
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography highlights
Sony A58 Street photography highlights
68
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography features
Sony A58 Sports photography features
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (690 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
Sony A58 as a Travel photography camera
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
63
good battery power (690 shots)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography features
Sony A58 Landscape photography features
53
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (690 CIPA)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging features
Sony A58 Vlogging features
71
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (294g)
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony A58
 Samsung EX2FSony SLT-A58
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung EX2F Sony SLT-A58
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-12-18 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) -
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.7 -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30s
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294 grams (0.65 pounds) 492 grams (1.08 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 48 74
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 12.5
DXO Low light rating 209 753
Other
Battery life - 690 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $478 $645