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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX30

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Announced December 2012
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX30 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and WX30 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was brought out 18 months after the WX30 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX2F grades against the WX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony WX30

 EX2F WX30 
AnnouncedDecember 2012July 2011More modern by 18 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung EX2F

 WX30 EX2F 
Display resolution922k0kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony WX30

 EX2F WX30 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F has external measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX2F and the WX30.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and WX30.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX2F because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX30 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX2F provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography info
Sony WX30 Portrait photography info
42
manual focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography information
Sony WX30 Street photography information
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than average (294g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography details
Sony WX30 Sports photography details
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (294g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
69
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography features
Sony WX30 Landscape photography features
53
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
71
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than average (294 grams)
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony WX30
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-12-18 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech AMOLED XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294 grams (0.65 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 - 250 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $478 $259