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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX350

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX350 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
  • Released December 2012
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Updated by Sony WX500
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX350 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Samsung EX2F versus Sony WX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and WX350 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX2F was announced 14 months before the WX350 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX2F grades against the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony WX350

 EX2F WX350 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung EX2F

 WX350 EX2F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014December 2012More modern by 14 months
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony WX350

 EX2F WX350 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F offers physical dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Samsung EX2F versus Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX2F vs the WX350.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and WX350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and WX350.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX2F having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX350 will resolve extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged EX2F is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
42
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
37
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (164 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
Sports photography with Sony WX350
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography info
Sony WX350 Travel photography info
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (294 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
72
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lighter than others (164g)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography information
Sony WX350 Landscape photography information
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
Vlogging with Sony WX350
71
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (294 grams)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (164g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony WX350
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-12-18 2014-02-13
Body design 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 surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 0k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 4 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual -
External flash
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 VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294 grams (0.65 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
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