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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX50

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX50 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
  • Introduced December 2012
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX50 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung EX2F versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and WX50 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The EX2F was unveiled 11 months later than the WX50 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX2F scores against the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony WX50

 EX2F WX50 
ReleasedDecember 2012January 2012Fresher by 11 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung EX2F

 WX50 EX2F 
Display resolution461k0kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony WX50

 EX2F WX50 
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F comes with exterior measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Samsung EX2F versus Sony WX50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX2F compared to the WX50.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and WX50 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and WX50.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX2F using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX50 will show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern EX2F should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
Portrait photography with Sony WX50
42
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung EX2F
Street photography with Sony WX50
68
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (294 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (294 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
Sony WX50 Landscape photography details
53
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
38
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging information
Sony WX50 Vlogging information
71
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (294 grams)
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony WX50
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-12-18 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 0k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology AMOLED Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 294g (0.65 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $478 $250