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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W310

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W310 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 W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W310 Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung EX2F vs Sony W310, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly similar but the EX2F (1/1.7") and W310 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The EX2F was released 2 years after the W310 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX2F grades against the W310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony W310

 EX2F W310 
RevealedDecember 2012January 2010More modern by 36 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung EX2F

 W310 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony W310

 EX2F W310 
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung EX2F features external measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Samsung EX2F vs Sony W310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX2F vs the W310.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and W310 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and W310.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The EX2F uses the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The more recent EX2F will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography factors
Sony W310 Portrait photography factors
42
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography factors
Sony W310 Street photography factors
68
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (294 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
Sony W310 as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
Travel photography with Sony W310
66
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (294g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography features
Sony W310 Landscape photography features
53
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging features
Sony W310 Vlogging features
71
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (294 grams)
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony W310
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-12-18 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed - 1 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294g (0.65 lbs) 137g (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $478 $150