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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W810

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W810 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 W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W810 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Samsung EX2F versus Sony W810, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and W810 (20MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and W810 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was launched 12 months earlier than the W810 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX2F matches up versus the W810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony W810

 EX2F W810 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung EX2F

 W810 EX2F 
LaunchedJanuary 2014December 2012Fresher by 12 months
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony W810

 EX2F W810 
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F has got external 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) while the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung EX2F versus Sony W810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX2F versus the W810.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W810 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and W810 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and W810.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX2F due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony W810 will render more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX2F will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography info
Sony W810 Portrait photography info
42
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
38
MP count good (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung EX2F
Street photography with Sony W810
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
Sports photography with Sony W810
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography info
Sony W810 Travel photography info
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (294g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
67
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography info
Sony W810 Landscape photography info
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
Vlogging with Sony W810
71
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (294g)
32
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony W810
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-12-18 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech AMOLED Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 2s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294 grams (0.65 lbs) 111 grams (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 200 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $478 $100