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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Released December 2012
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB50F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and WB50F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was manufactured 12 months earlier than the WB50F and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX2F scores vs the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung WB50F

 EX2F WB50F 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung EX2F

 WB50F EX2F 
ReleasedJanuary 2014December 2012More recent by 12 months
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung WB50F

 EX2F WB50F 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F comes with external 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 WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and WB50F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and WB50F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX2F due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung WB50F will show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX2F will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
42
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
37
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography information
Samsung WB50F Street photography information
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (294 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography factors
Samsung WB50F Sports photography factors
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
66
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (294g)
MP count low (12MP)
69
lighter than competition (207 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography highlights
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging info
Samsung WB50F Vlogging info
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (294 grams)
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Samsung WB50F
 Samsung EX2FSamsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung EX2F Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-12-18 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
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 sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 0k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294g (0.65 lbs) 207g (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $478 $180