Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX500

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.