Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ30W

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung EX2F versus Samsung HZ30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Samsung. The image resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly close but the EX2F (1/1.7") and HZ30W (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was brought out 2 years after the HZ30W which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX2F matches up vs the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung EX2F & Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung EX2F comes with physical dimensions 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 Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX2F vs the HZ30W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and HZ30W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and HZ30W.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The EX2F provides the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The newer EX2F will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.