Samsung EX2F vs Sony W610
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed December 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
Samsung EX2F vs Sony W610 Overview
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony W610 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony W610
EX2F | W610 | |||
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Introduced | December 2012 | January 2012 | More modern by 12 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung EX2F
W610 | EX2F | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony W610
EX2F | W610 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Samsung EX2F vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W610 Specifications
Samsung EX2F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung EX2F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-12-18 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-80mm (3.3x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.4-2.7 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 4cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 0k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | AMOLED | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | - | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | - | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 294 grams (0.65 lbs) | 113 grams (0.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 250 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $478 | $200 |