Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX1

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the EX2F (1/1.7") and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was released 3 years after the WX1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX2F grades against the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung EX2F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F offers 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) while the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX2F versus the WX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and WX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and WX1.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung EX2F will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern EX2F provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.