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Samsung EX2F vs Sony S980

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung EX2F vs Sony S980 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
Sony S980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony S980 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung EX2F vs Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is pretty similar but the EX2F (1/1.7") and S980 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was unveiled 3 years later than the S980 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX2F matches up against the S980 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony S980

 EX2F S980 
RevealedDecember 2012February 2009More recent by 47 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Samsung EX2F

 S980 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony S980

 EX2F S980 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Samsung EX2F vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F comes with outer 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 Sony S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX2F compared to the S980.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony S980 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and S980 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and S980.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The EX2F comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The more recent EX2F should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
Portrait photography with Sony S980
42
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung EX2F
Street photography with Sony S980
68
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (294g)
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
Sports photography with Sony S980
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography details
Sony S980 Travel photography details
66
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography highlights
Sony S980 Landscape photography highlights
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
Vlogging with Sony S980
71
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony S980
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-12-18 2009-02-17
Body design 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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 2s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294g (0.65 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 209 not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $478 $300