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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W380

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W380 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
  • Announced December 2012
Sony W380
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony W380

 EX2F W380 
IntroducedDecember 2012January 2010Newer by 36 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung EX2F

 W380 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony W380

 EX2F W380 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W380 size comparison

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

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
Portrait photography with Sony W380
42
has manual focus
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography details
Sony W380 Street photography details
68
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
Sports photography with Sony W380
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography advice
Sony W380 Travel photography advice
66
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging info
Sony W380 Vlogging info
71
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
29
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony W380
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
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