Samsung EX2F vs Sony W530

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.