Samsung EX2F vs Sony A99

The following is a complete comparison of the Samsung EX2F versus Sony A99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and A99 (24MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and A99 (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The EX2F was launched very close to the A99 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX2F grades versus the A99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung EX2F & Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung EX2F comes with physical 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) and the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung EX2F versus Sony A99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX2F and the A99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and A99 is 90 and 57 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and A99.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A99 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively.