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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A65

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A65 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
  • Revealed December 2012
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2011
  • Updated by Sony A68
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A65 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Samsung EX2F versus Sony A65, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and A65 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was unveiled 14 months later than the A65 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX2F grades versus the A65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony A65

 EX2F A65 
LaunchedDecember 2012November 2011Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung EX2F

 A65 EX2F 
Display resolution921k0kClearer display (+921k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony A65

 EX2F A65 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung EX2F offers exterior measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX2F against the A65.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A65 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and A65 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and A65.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX2F with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A65 will render more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer EX2F provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography highlights
Sony A65 Portrait photography highlights
42
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography features
Sony A65 Street photography features
68
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others (294g)
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
Sony A65 as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography advice
Sony A65 Travel photography advice
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (294 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
68
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
Landscape photography with Sony A65
53
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging features
Sony A65 Vlogging features
71
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than others (294g)
78
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony A65
 Samsung EX2FSony SLT-A65
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung EX2F Sony SLT-A65
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-12-18 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 41.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) -
Max aperture f/1.4-2.7 -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.00 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294g (0.65 lb) 622g (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 48 74
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 12.6
DXO Low light score 209 717
Other
Battery life - 560 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FM500H
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 Single Single
Cost at launch $478 $700