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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX9

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX9 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
  • Launched December 2012
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX9 Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung EX2F and Sony WX9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and WX9 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The EX2F was released 24 months after the WX9 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX2F matches up versus the WX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony WX9

 EX2F WX9 
LaunchedDecember 2012January 2011Newer by 24 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung EX2F

 WX9 EX2F 
Screen resolution921k0kClearer screen (+921k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony WX9

 EX2F WX9 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F features outer 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 WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX2F versus the WX9.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and WX9 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and WX9.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX9 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX2F provides an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX9 Portrait photography highlights
42
focusing manually
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography info
Sony WX9 Street photography info
68
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (294 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography advice
Sony WX9 Sports photography advice
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography highlights
Sony WX9 Travel photography highlights
66
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (294 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
67
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX9 Landscape photography highlights
53
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging highlights
Sony WX9 Vlogging highlights
71
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others (294g)
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony WX9
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-12-18 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech AMOLED XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 2s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294 grams (0.65 pounds) -
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $478 $188