Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX300
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX300 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
- Announced December 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Announced February 2013
- New Model is Sony WX350
Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX300 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Samsung EX2F and Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and WX300 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX2F was announced 2 months earlier than the WX300 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX2F matches up versus the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony WX300
EX2F | WX300 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung EX2F
WX300 | EX2F | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 0k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony WX300
EX2F | WX300 | |||
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Announced | December 2012 | February 2013 | Same generation | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F has outside dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung EX2F and Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX2F compared to the WX300.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and WX300 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and WX300.
All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX2F with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony WX300 will result in greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Samsung EX2F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung EX2F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-12-18 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-80mm (3.3x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.4-2.7 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 0k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | - | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | - |
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 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 294 gr (0.65 pounds) | 166 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $478 | $330 |