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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W330

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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 W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W330 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung EX2F vs Sony W330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the EX2F (1/1.7") and W330 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was revealed 2 years after the W330 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX2F matches up versus the W330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony W330

 EX2F W330 
ReleasedDecember 2012January 2010More modern by 36 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung EX2F

 W330 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony W330

 EX2F W330 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F comes with external 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) whilst the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung EX2F vs Sony W330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX2F versus the W330.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W330 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and W330 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and W330.

Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX2F using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony W330 will give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger EX2F is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W330 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
68
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (294 grams)
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography info
Sony W330 Sports photography info
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W330 as a Travel photography camera
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (294 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
71
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (294g)
26
fairly wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony W330
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-12-18 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294 grams (0.65 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 209 not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $478 $170