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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX500

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX500 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 WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Older Model is Sony WX350
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX500 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and WX500 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The EX2F was unveiled 3 years prior to the WX500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX2F scores versus the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony WX500

 EX2F WX500 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung EX2F

 WX500 EX2F 
ReleasedApril 2015December 2012Fresher by 28 months
Display resolution921k0kSharper display (+921k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony WX500

 EX2F WX500 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F features outside dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX2F against the WX500.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and WX500 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and WX500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX2F using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony WX500 will deliver greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older EX2F is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
39
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography features
Sony WX500 Street photography features
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (294 grams)
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (236 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
Sports photography with Sony WX500
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (360 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography details
Sony WX500 Travel photography details
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (294 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
71
better than average battery (360 per charge)
lighter than competition (236 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
Sony WX500 Landscape photography details
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging info
Sony WX500 Vlogging info
71
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (294 grams)
35
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (236g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony WX500
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-12-18 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 294g (0.65 pounds) 236g (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 360 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $478 $348