Samsung EX2F vs Sony W290

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung EX2F vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX2F (1/1.7") and W290 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was introduced 3 years after the W290 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX2F grades versus the W290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung EX2F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F has got physical dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX2F compared to the W290.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and W290 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and W290.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The EX2F provides the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The fresher EX2F provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.