Samsung EX2F vs Sony A68
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Revealed November 2015
- Superseded the Sony A65
Samsung EX2F vs Sony A68 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Samsung EX2F and Sony A68, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and A68 (24MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and A68 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX2F was launched 3 years earlier than the A68 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX2F grades versus the A68 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony A68 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung EX2F and Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony A68
EX2F | A68 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Samsung EX2F
A68 | EX2F | |||
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Revealed | November 2015 | December 2012 | More modern by 35 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 0k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony A68
EX2F | A68 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Samsung EX2F vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F has outside dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
See the Samsung EX2F and Sony A68 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX2F compared to the A68.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and A68 is 90 and 64 respectively.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and A68.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX2F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A68 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged EX2F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony A68 Specifications
Samsung EX2F | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung EX2F | Sony SLT-A68 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-12-18 | 2015-11-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 79 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 24-80mm (3.3x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/1.4-2.7 | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 0k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | - | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 294 gr (0.65 lbs) | 610 gr (1.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 48 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.0 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | 13.5 |
DXO Low light score | 209 | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 510 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $478 | $581 |