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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W620

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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 W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W620 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung EX2F versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty close but the EX2F (1/1.7") and W620 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The EX2F was released 12 months after the W620 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX2F scores versus the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony W620

 EX2F W620 
IntroducedDecember 2012January 2012More modern by 12 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung EX2F

 W620 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony W620

 EX2F W620 
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung EX2F features exterior measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung EX2F versus Sony W620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX2F against the W620.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W620 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and W620 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and W620.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX2F because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W620 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX2F provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography highlights
Sony W620 Portrait photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
33
good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
68
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (294g)
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography info
Sony W620 Sports photography info
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography advice
Sony W620 Travel photography advice
66
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (294 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
68
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
Landscape photography with Sony W620
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging details
Sony W620 Vlogging details
71
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (294g)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony W620
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-12-18 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech AMOLED Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 2s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294 grams (0.65 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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
Price at release $478 $102