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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX300

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(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
Sony WX300
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony WX300

 EX2F WX300 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung EX2F

 WX300 EX2F 
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony WX300

 EX2F WX300 
AnnouncedDecember 2012February 2013Same generation
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and WX300 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography factors
Sony WX300 Portrait photography factors
42
focusing manually
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
36
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography highlights
Sony WX300 Street photography highlights
68
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (294g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (166 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography details
Sony WX300 Sports photography details
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
Travel photography with Sony WX300
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (294g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
71
lighter than others in class (166g)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography factors
Sony WX300 Landscape photography factors
53
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
44
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
Vlogging with Sony WX300
71
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average (294 grams)
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (166g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony WX300
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
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