Samsung EX2F vs Sony W570

Below, we are comparing the Samsung EX2F vs Sony W570, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and W570 (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and W570 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The EX2F was revealed 24 months later than the W570 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX2F scores versus the W570 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung EX2F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F has got outer measurements 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 W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX2F versus the W570.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and W570 is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and W570.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX2F with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony W570 will produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger EX2F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.