Samsung EX2F vs Sony W560

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung EX2F versus Sony W560, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very similar but the EX2F (1/1.7") and W560 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The EX2F was introduced 24 months later than the W560 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX2F matches up vs the W560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F has got outer dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Samsung EX2F versus Sony W560 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX2F versus the W560.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and W560 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and W560.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX2F using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W560 will deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX2F should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.