Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX30

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung EX2F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

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.

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

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.