Samsung EX2F vs Sony W610

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung EX2F and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty similar but the EX2F (1/1.7") and W610 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The EX2F was introduced 12 months after the W610 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX2F grades against the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung EX2F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F provides physical measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Samsung EX2F and Sony W610 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX2F compared to the W610.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and W610.

All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX2F with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony W610 will offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer EX2F is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.