Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX220

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX220, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and WX220 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was revealed 14 months earlier than the WX220 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX2F scores against the WX220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung EX2F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F features outside dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX2F vs the WX220.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and WX220 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and WX220.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX2F having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX220 will result in extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older EX2F will be behind with regard to sensor tech.