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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX70

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX70 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
  • Announced December 2012
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX70 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and WX70 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was launched 11 months later than the WX70 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX2F scores versus the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony WX70

 EX2F WX70 
ReleasedDecember 2012January 2012Fresher by 11 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung EX2F

 WX70 EX2F 
Display resolution922k0kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony WX70

 EX2F WX70 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F offers outer dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX2F versus the WX70.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and WX70 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and WX70.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX2F featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX70 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent EX2F provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX70 Portrait photography highlights
42
has manual focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
34
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography factors
Sony WX70 Sports photography factors
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
Travel photography with Sony WX70
66
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (294g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
Sony WX70 Landscape photography details
53
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging details
Sony WX70 Vlogging details
71
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (294g)
36
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony WX70
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-12-18 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech AMOLED XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed - 4 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294 grams (0.65 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 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 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 life - 240 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $478 $242