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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W560

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W560 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
  • Announced December 2012
Sony W560
(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 January 2011
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W560 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony W560

 EX2F W560 
AnnouncedDecember 2012January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung EX2F

 W560 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony W560

 EX2F W560 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W560 size comparison

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

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography features
Sony W560 Portrait photography features
42
manual focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography info
Sony W560 Street photography info
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than average (294g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography advice
Sony W560 Sports photography advice
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography factors
Sony W560 Travel photography factors
66
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (294 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography features
Sony W560 Landscape photography features
53
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
Vlogging with Sony W560
71
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average (294g)
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony W560
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 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 measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias 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 photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech AMOLED Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294 grams (0.65 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
Physical 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 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $478 $139