Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX220
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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43 Features
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(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
- Released December 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced February 2014
Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX220 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX220 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony WX220
EX2F | WX220 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung EX2F
WX220 | EX2F | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | December 2012 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 0k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony WX220
EX2F | WX220 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
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).
Contrast the Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Samsung EX2F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung EX2F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2012-12-18 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-80mm (3.3x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.4-2.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 0 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | - | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 294 grams (0.65 lb) | 121 grams (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 48 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 209 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 210 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $478 | $198 |