Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ50W

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.