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Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Samsung EX2F [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 ×
Samsung EX2F ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100Samsung EX2F
BrandSonySamsung
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.samsung.com
Model numberRX100EX2F
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20122012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)102112
Width (mm)3629
Height (mm)5862
Weight (g)240318
Waterproof--
SuccessorSony RX100-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony ExmorBSI
Effective megapixels (MP)20.212.4
Sensor format1 inch1/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)116.1643.32
Sensor width (mm)13.27.6
Sensor height (mm)8.85.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.411.9
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.7-
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6648
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.620
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.411.5
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)390209
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2720 x 1528(4.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1984 x 1488(3.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2832 x 2832(8.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • .mpo
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw (.srw)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1010.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 192x144
  • 320x240
  • 384x288
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audioMP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T*; 7 elements in 6 groups, including 4 aspheric elements, 7 blade apertureSchneider-Kreuznach Varioplan; 11 elements in 9 groups, with 4 aspherical and 2 high refractive lenses
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 100.0024.00 - 80.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.63.3
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.560.37 - 0.71
Integrated nd filter-+
Min focus range (cm)540
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Multi point AF (25 points) / Center weighted AF / Flexible spot / Flexible spot (tracking focus) / Flexible spContrast Detection: Center AF, Multi AF, Tracking AF, Face Detection AF, Face Recognition AF, Selection AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDOLED
Viewfinder type-Optional OVF1 Optical View Finder
Focus peaking+-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,228,800614,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1312
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4003,200
Minimum iso (native)12580
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 125-6400, with ISO 80 and 100 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NRAuto, 80 to 3200, 6400 and 12800 available when ISO Expansion is activated; ISO 12800 at 3MP
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp/filter
  • cool
  • custom
  • day
  • daylight
  • daylight)
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • auto wb
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent_h
  • fluorescent_l
  • k
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti segment, Center- weighted, SpotMulti, Spot, Center-weighted, Face Detection AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Anti Motion Blur (6 shot layering), Sports Action, Pet, Gourmet, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night SceneScene (Beauty Shot, Night, Landscape, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Beach & Snow, 3D Photo), Magic Plus (Panorama, Magic Frame
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear sync
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill-in flash
  • flash off
  • red-eye fix
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.30m to 17.1m (W) / 0.55m to 6.3m (T)Wide: 0.8m-7.8m (ISO Auto); Tele: 0.8m-4.1m (ISO Auto)
Max flash sync (s)1/2000-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 1.0 EV in 0.5EV steps
External flash connection-Hot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportNo UHS support-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (.srw)
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)-0
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi (type d) with bravia link
  • dc input supported via micro usb
  • micro (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.361.2
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.661.82
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-6
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.62-
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1010.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)139
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)13-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)10-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.150.38
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.27-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.030.2
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.370.79
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.13
Shutter lag (notes)-Wide-area AF lag: 0.406s
Startup time (s)2.81.7
Play -> record time (s)1.11
Flash cycle time, full power (s)7.2-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330260
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BX1Proprietary SLB-10A
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary SLB-10A Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software-
  • ilauncher
  • pc auto backup
  • samsung raw converter
Os compatibility-
  • windows xp sp2 / vista / 7 / 8; mac os 10.4 or higher
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Programmable Control Ring, RAW Support, AF Assist/Peaking, Auto Portrait Framing, 13 Picture EffectsWi-Fi Connectivity: Mobile Link, Remote Viewfinder, Social Sharing, Email, SkyDrive, Auto Backup, TV Link, Wi-Fi Direct.



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