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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W550

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W550 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 W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W550 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Samsung EX2F vs Sony W550, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very close but the EX2F (1/1.7") and W550 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX2F was released 18 months later than the W550 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX2F grades against the W550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony W550

 EX2F W550 
AnnouncedDecember 2012July 2011Fresher by 18 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung EX2F

 W550 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony W550

 EX2F W550 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F has got outer dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX2F and the W550.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W550 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and W550 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and W550.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX2F because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W550 will render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher EX2F will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography details
Sony W550 Portrait photography details
42
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung EX2F
Street photography with Sony W550
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography factors
Sony W550 Sports photography factors
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography details
Sony W550 Travel photography details
66
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography info
Sony W550 Landscape photography info
53
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging information
Sony W550 Vlogging information
71
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (294g)
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony W550
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-12-18 2011-07-24
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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology AMOLED Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 2 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294g (0.65 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single -
Pricing at launch $478 $119