Samsung EX2F vs Sony A65
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony A65 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung EX2F & Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony A65
EX2F | A65 | |||
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Launched | December 2012 | November 2011 | Fresher by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung EX2F
A65 | EX2F | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 0k | Clearer display (+921k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony A65
EX2F | A65 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Compare the Samsung EX2F versus Sony A65 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and A65 is 90 and 64 respectively.
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.
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A65 Specifications
Samsung EX2F | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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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 |