Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX350

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.

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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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.