Samsung EX2F vs Sony W830

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung EX2F versus Sony W830, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and W830 (20MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and W830 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was unveiled 12 months prior to the W830 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX2F grades versus the W830 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung EX2F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The full galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F provides external dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX2F compared to the W830.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and W830 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and W830.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX2F using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony W830 will show greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX2F will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.