Samsung EX2F vs Sony A65

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.

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.

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.

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

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.