Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB250F

Following is a extended assessment of the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB250F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively similar but the EX2F (1/1.7") and WB250F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX2F was manufactured at a similar time to the WB250F so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX2F grades against the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung EX2F and Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F offers outside 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 Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX2F and the WB250F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and WB250F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX2F featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB250F will offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.