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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W290

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W290 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
  • Introduced December 2012
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W290 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony W290

 EX2F W290 
ReleasedDecember 2012February 2009Newer by 47 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Samsung EX2F

 W290 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony W290

 EX2F W290 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Samsung EX2F vs Sony W290 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W290 size comparison

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

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography advice
Sony W290 Portrait photography advice
42
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography information
Sony W290 Street photography information
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (294g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography info
Sony W290 Sports photography info
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography details
Sony W290 Travel photography details
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (294 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography highlights
Sony W290 Landscape photography highlights
53
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
41
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
Vlogging with Sony W290
71
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (294 grams)
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony W290
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-12-18 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed - 2 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294 gr (0.65 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 209 not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $478 $230