Samsung EX2F vs Sony A68

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.