Samsung EX2F vs Sony W220

Lets look closer at the Samsung EX2F vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the EX2F (1/1.7") and W220 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The EX2F was launched 4 years after the W220 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX2F grades against the W220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F offers outside dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung EX2F vs Sony W220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX2F and the W220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and W220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and W220.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The EX2F uses the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern EX2F provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.