Samsung EX2F vs Sony S980

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The full galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

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).

See the Samsung EX2F vs Sony S980 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.