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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX80

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX80 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
  • Announced December 2012
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung EX2F and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and WX80 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The EX2F was revealed within a month of the WX80 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX2F matches up vs the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony WX80

 EX2F WX80 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung EX2F

 WX80 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony WX80

 EX2F WX80 
LaunchedDecember 2012January 2013Similar generation
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F comes with external measurements 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 WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX2F against the WX80.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and WX80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and WX80.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX80 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography advice
Sony WX80 Portrait photography advice
42
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography features
Sony WX80 Street photography features
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition (124g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography details
Sony WX80 Sports photography details
31
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography advice
Sony WX80 Travel photography advice
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (294g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
71
lighter than competition (124 grams)
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography information
Sony WX80 Landscape photography information
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging details
Sony WX80 Vlogging details
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (294g)
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony WX80
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-12-18 2013-01-08
Body design 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech AMOLED TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294 grams (0.65 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
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 life - 240 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Retail cost $478 $276