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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Introduced December 2012
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung EX2F versus Samsung WB850F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and WB850F (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX2F was introduced 12 months after the WB850F which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX2F grades versus the WB850F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung WB850F

 EX2F WB850F 
ReleasedDecember 2012January 2012Newer by 12 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung EX2F

 WB850F EX2F 
Display resolution614k0kCrisper display (+614k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung WB850F

 EX2F WB850F 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung EX2F has got physical dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX2F versus the WB850F.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and WB850F is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB850F will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern EX2F will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography details
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography details
42
manual focus
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography advice
Samsung WB850F Street photography advice
68
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (294 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography advice
Samsung WB850F Sports photography advice
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography advice
Samsung WB850F Travel photography advice
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (294 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
69
lighter than competition in class (250g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography details
53
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
71
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (294g)
34
relatively wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung EX2FSamsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung EX2F Samsung WB850F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-12-18 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 0k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech AMOLED AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 8s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294g (0.65 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $478 $599