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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Announced December 2012
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung EX2F and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and WB30F (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was released very close to the WB30F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX2F scores versus the WB30F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung WB30F

 EX2F WB30F 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung EX2F

 WB30F EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung WB30F

 EX2F WB30F 
ReleasedDecember 2012January 2013Similar generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F provides physical measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX2F compared to the WB30F.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and WB30F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and WB30F.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX2F featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung WB30F will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
42
manual focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography features
Samsung WB30F Street photography features
68
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294g)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography info
Samsung WB30F Travel photography info
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
69
lighter than average in class (128g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
43
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging info
Samsung WB30F Vlogging info
71
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung EX2FSamsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung EX2F Samsung WB30F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-12-18 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology AMOLED QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294g (0.65 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 209 not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $478 $180