Samsung EX2F vs Sony W380

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung EX2F and Sony W380, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the EX2F (1/1.7") and W380 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was brought out 2 years after the W380 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX2F grades vs the W380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung EX2F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F offers exterior dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Samsung EX2F and Sony W380 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX2F and the W380.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and W380 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and W380.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W380 will show more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern EX2F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.