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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W530

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W530 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
  • Introduced December 2012
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W530 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung EX2F versus Sony W530, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very comparable but the EX2F (1/1.7") and W530 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX2F was introduced 24 months after the W530 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX2F grades versus the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony W530

 EX2F W530 
IntroducedDecember 2012January 2011More modern by 24 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung EX2F

 W530 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony W530

 EX2F W530 
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung EX2F provides outside dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Samsung EX2F versus Sony W530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX2F vs the W530.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W530 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and W530 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and W530.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX2F having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony W530 will show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX2F is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography information
Sony W530 Portrait photography information
42
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography info
Sony W530 Street photography info
68
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (294g)
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
Sony W530 Sports photography highlights
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography highlights
Sony W530 Travel photography highlights
66
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (294g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
33
decently wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging factors
Sony W530 Vlogging factors
71
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (294g)
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony W530
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-12-18 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech AMOLED Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294 grams (0.65 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 209 not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $478 $269