Samsung EX2F vs Sony W380
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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96 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(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
- Announced December 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
Samsung EX2F vs Sony W380 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony W380 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony W380
EX2F | W380 | |||
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Introduced | December 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 36 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung EX2F
W380 | EX2F | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony W380
EX2F | W380 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Samsung EX2F vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W380 Specifications
Samsung EX2F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung EX2F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-12-18 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
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 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-80mm (3.3x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.4-2.7 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 0k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | - | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 294 gr (0.65 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $478 | $44 |