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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX10

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Introduced December 2012
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony WX10

 EX2F WX10 
RevealedDecember 2012January 2011More modern by 24 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung EX2F

 WX10 EX2F 
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony WX10

 EX2F WX10 
Manually focus More precise focus
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX10 size comparison

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

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography advice
Sony WX10 Portrait photography advice
42
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (294g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography factors
Sony WX10 Sports photography factors
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography details
Sony WX10 Travel photography details
66
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (294 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
65
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
Landscape photography with Sony WX10
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging details
Sony WX10 Vlogging details
71
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average (294g)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony WX10
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-12-18 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of screen 0k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology AMOLED Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed - 30s
Max shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294 grams (0.65 lbs) 161 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 209 not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $478 $200