Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX10

Following is a complete overview of the Samsung EX2F and Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and WX10 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was announced 24 months after the WX10 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX2F grades against the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung EX2F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung EX2F enjoys exterior dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung EX2F and Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX2F versus the WX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and WX10 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and WX10.

All in all, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX2F having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX10 will show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger EX2F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.