Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ50W
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ50W 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
- Announced December 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Announced May 2010
- Other Name is WB5500
Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ50W Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ50W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very similar but the EX2F (1/1.7") and HZ50W (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX2F was launched 2 years after the HZ50W which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX2F matches up versus the HZ50W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung EX2F & Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung HZ50W
EX2F | HZ50W | |||
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Announced | December 2012 | May 2010 | Newer by 32 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung EX2F
HZ50W | EX2F | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung HZ50W
EX2F | HZ50W | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F comes with external 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 HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ50W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX2F compared to the HZ50W.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and HZ50W is 90 and 70 respectively.
Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and HZ50W.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung HZ50W will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX2F will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Samsung EX2F | Samsung HZ50W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung EX2F | Samsung HZ50W |
Alternative name | - | WB5500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-12-18 | 2010-05-03 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-80mm (3.3x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.4-2.7 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 0 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | - | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 294 gr (0.65 lbs) | 426 gr (0.94 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
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 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $478 | $250 |