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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W710

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W710 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 W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W710 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony W710

 EX2F W710 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung EX2F

 W710 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony W710

 EX2F W710 
LaunchedDecember 2012January 2013Similar generation

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W710 size comparison

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

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography advice
Sony W710 Portrait photography advice
42
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography information
Sony W710 Street photography information
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (294g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than average (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography information
Sony W710 Travel photography information
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (294g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
71
lighter than average (114 grams)
includes touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography features
Sony W710 Landscape photography features
53
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
71
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
34
relatively wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony W710
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-12-18 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology AMOLED TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 294g (0.65 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $478 $90