Samsung EX2F vs Sony W310

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.