Samsung EX2F vs Sony W800

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung EX2F vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and W800 (20MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and W800 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was brought out 14 months before the W800 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX2F grades versus the W800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F provides outside dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung EX2F vs Sony W800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX2F and the W800.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and W800 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and W800.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX2F due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W800 will give you greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX2F is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.