Samsung EX2F vs Sony W710

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Samsung EX2F and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and W710 (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and W710 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX2F was launched about the same time to the W710 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX2F grades vs the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F offers exterior 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 W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Samsung EX2F and Sony W710 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX2F versus the W710.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and W710 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and W710.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX2F because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W710 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively.