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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W650

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W650 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
  • Released December 2012
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W650 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung EX2F versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and W650 (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and W650 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX2F was revealed 12 months later than the W650 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX2F scores versus the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony W650

 EX2F W650 
AnnouncedDecember 2012January 2012Fresher by 12 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung EX2F

 W650 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony W650

 EX2F W650 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F has got physical dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX2F versus the W650.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W650 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and W650 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and W650.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX2F with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony W650 will offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher EX2F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography information
Sony W650 Portrait photography information
42
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography factors
Sony W650 Street photography factors
68
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (294g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (124g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
Sony W650 Sports photography highlights
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography info
Sony W650 Travel photography info
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (294 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
69
lighter than average (124 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography features
Sony W650 Landscape photography features
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
71
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors (294 grams)
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average (124 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony W650
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology AMOLED Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 2 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294g (0.65 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
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 life - 220 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $478 $140