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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W370

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W370 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
  • Launched December 2012
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W370 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung EX2F versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the EX2F (1/1.7") and W370 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX2F was introduced 2 years later than the W370 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX2F scores against the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony W370

 EX2F W370 
LaunchedDecember 2012January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung EX2F

 W370 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony W370

 EX2F W370 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F has got 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 W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX2F vs the W370.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and W370 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and W370.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX2F using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W370 will give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent EX2F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography info
Sony W370 Portrait photography info
42
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography factors
Sony W370 Street photography factors
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (294g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
Sports photography with Sony W370
31
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography highlights
Sony W370 Travel photography highlights
66
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
58
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography factors
Sony W370 Landscape photography factors
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
37
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging highlights
Sony W370 Vlogging highlights
71
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony W370
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-12-18 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
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 surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.6-5.6
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed - 2 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294 gr (0.65 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $478 $230