Samsung EX2F vs Sony W330

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.