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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W350

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W350 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
  • Revealed December 2012
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W350 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Samsung EX2F vs Sony W350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly similar but the EX2F (1/1.7") and W350 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was manufactured 2 years later than the W350 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX2F scores vs the W350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony W350

 EX2F W350 
LaunchedDecember 2012January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung EX2F

 W350 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony W350

 EX2F W350 
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F provides 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) while the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX2F against the W350.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and W350 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and W350.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX2F due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W350 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer EX2F will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
Portrait photography with Sony W350
42
focusing manually
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography factors
Sony W350 Street photography factors
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very 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 W350 as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography features
Sony W350 Travel photography features
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
66
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
Sony W350 Landscape photography details
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
37
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging advice
Sony W350 Vlogging advice
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
29
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony W350
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-12-18 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 2s
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294g (0.65 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $478 $200