Samsung EX2F vs Sony S930

Its time to look closer at the Samsung EX2F and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly close but the EX2F (1/1.7") and S930 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The EX2F was manufactured 4 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX2F grades against the S930 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung EX2F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F comes with exterior dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX2F against the S930.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and S930 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and S930.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX2F because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung EX2F will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX2F should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.