Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX300

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.