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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX5

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX5 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
  • Revealed December 2012
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX5 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung EX2F and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the EX2F (1/1.7") and WX5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was launched 2 years after the WX5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the EX2F matches up versus the WX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony WX5

 EX2F WX5 
AnnouncedDecember 2012July 2010Newer by 30 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung EX2F

 WX5 EX2F 
Display resolution461k0kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony WX5

 EX2F WX5 
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F has got 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) while the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX2F vs the WX5.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and WX5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and WX5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The EX2F has got the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier. The newer EX2F should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography details
Sony WX5 Portrait photography details
42
manual focus
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography info
Sony WX5 Street photography info
68
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography factors
Sony WX5 Sports photography factors
31
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Travel photography camera
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
Landscape photography with Sony WX5
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging info
Sony WX5 Vlogging info
71
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony WX5
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-12-18 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 2s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294g (0.65 lbs) 146g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $478 $250