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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W510

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W510 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
  • Released December 2012
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W510 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Samsung EX2F versus Sony W510, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very close but the EX2F (1/1.7") and W510 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was manufactured 24 months after the W510 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX2F matches up vs the W510 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony W510

 EX2F W510 
AnnouncedDecember 2012January 2011More modern by 24 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung EX2F

 W510 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony W510

 EX2F W510 
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung EX2F features 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 W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Samsung EX2F versus Sony W510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX2F compared to the W510.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and W510 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and W510.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The EX2F uses the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh easier. The more recent EX2F will have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography information
Sony W510 Street photography information
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
Sports photography with Sony W510
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (294 grams)
low MP (12MP)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
32
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
Vlogging with Sony W510
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (294 grams)
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony W510
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-12-18 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology AMOLED Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed - 2 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294 grams (0.65 pounds) 119 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $478 $99