- 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
- 12.4 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 80.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | EX2F | QX1 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact | Lens-Style Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $499.99 | $399.99 |
Street Price: | $479.39 | $498.00 |
Date Available: | 2012-08-15 | 2014-11-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
11.2 oz
(318 g)
includes batteries |
7.6 oz
(216 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.4 x
2.4 x
1.1 in. (112 x 62 x 29 mm) |
2.9 x
2.7 x
2.1 in. (74 x 70 x 53 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | BSI | Sony |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.4 | 20.1 |
Sensor Format: | 1/1.7 inch | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) | 357.28mm2 (23.20mm x 15.40mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.90 microns | 4.25 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 48 | 78 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.0 | 23.8 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.5 | 12.8 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 209 | 1,063 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2832 x 2832 (8.0 MP, 1:1), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1984 x 1488 (3.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3) |
5456 x 3632
(19.8 MP,
3:2), 5456 x 3064 (16.7 MP, 16:9), 3872 x 2576 (10.0 MP, 3:2), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1536 (4.2 MP, 16:9) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), .MPO, RAW (.SRW), RAW+JPEG | JPEG, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.1 | 3.5 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p/120p) 320x240 (30p) 384x288 (240p) 192x144 (480p) |
1920x1080 (30p/16Mbps) |
Movie File Format: | MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) | MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with AAC-LC stereo audio) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | Sony E |
Lens: | Schneider-Kreuznach Varioplan; 11 elements in 9 groups, with 4 aspherical and 2 high refractive lenses | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 80mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 5.2 - 17.2mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.30x | |
Aperture Range: | f/1.4 - 7.7 (wide) / f/2.7 - 8.5 (tele); includes ND filter | |
Integrated ND Filter: | Yes | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
|
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: Center AF, Multi AF, Tracking AF, Face Detection AF, Face Recognition AF, Selection AF | Contrast-detect AF: Multi Point (25 points) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | OLED | No / No LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Optional OVF1 Optical View Finder | |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | No |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 0.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 614,000 dots | |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | ||
Selfie Screen: | ||
Max Playback Zoom: | 12.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | ||
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 16000 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 80 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 80 to 3200, 6400 and 12800 available when ISO Expansion is activated; ISO 12800 at 3MP | Auto (100-16000), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom, K | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Underwater, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Multi, Spot, Center-weighted, Face Detection AE | 1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene (Beauty Shot, Night, Landscape, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Beach & Snow, 3D Photo), Magic Plus (Panorama, Magic Frame, Split Shot, Picture in Picture, Artistic Brush, HDR), Burst: Single, High-speed (10fps, 5fps, 3fps), Precapture, Bracket (WB, AE). | |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 4.0 m / 13.1 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Wide: 0.8m-7.8m (ISO Auto); Tele: 0.8m-4.1m (ISO Auto) | Lens dependent; GN = 6m (ISO 200) / 4m (ISO100) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 1.0 EV in 0.5EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | MS Micro M2 / microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.SRW), RAW+JPEG | RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) | MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with AAC-LC stereo audio) |
Included Memory: | 0.0 MB | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
NFC: | ||
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi | |
Connections (extended): | Micro (Type D) HDMI; DC input supported via Micro USB | Multi Terminal/Micro USB, Wi-Fi with NFC |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.20 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 1.82 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 6 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.1 | 3.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 9 | 15 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.38 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.205 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.79 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.130 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Wide-area AF lag: 0.406s | |
Startup Time: | 1.7 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 1.0 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 260 shots | 440 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary SLB-10A | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion Rechargeable | NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary SLB-10A Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
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 & Features: | Wi-Fi Connectivity: Mobile Link, Remote Viewfinder, Social Sharing, Email, SkyDrive, Auto Backup, TV Link, Wi-Fi Direct. | World's first lens-style camera with interchangeable lens mount. |