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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W730

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(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
  • Announced December 2012
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W730 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung EX2F and Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and W730 (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and W730 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX2F was unveiled very close to the W730 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX2F scores vs the W730 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony W730

 EX2F W730 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung EX2F

 W730 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony W730

 EX2F W730 
LaunchedDecember 2012January 2013Similar generation

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F has got physical 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) and the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX2F vs the W730.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W730 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and W730 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and W730.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX2F with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony W730 will offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography details
Sony W730 Portrait photography details
42
has manual focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography details
Sony W730 Street photography details
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (294g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
Sports photography with Sony W730
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography factors
Sony W730 Travel photography factors
66
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (294 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
71
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography info
Sony W730 Landscape photography info
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
39
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging features
Sony W730 Vlogging features
71
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (294g)
34
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (122g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony W730
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-12-18 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech AMOLED TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed - 2 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294 gr (0.65 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 240 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $478 $138