Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX9
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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39 Features
37 Overall
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX9 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung EX2F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony WX9
EX2F | WX9 | |||
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Launched | December 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 24 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung EX2F
WX9 | EX2F | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 0k | Clearer screen (+921k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony WX9
EX2F | WX9 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Samsung EX2F and Sony WX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and WX9 is 90 and 99 respectively.
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.
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Samsung EX2F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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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 |