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Samsung EX2F vs Sony H20

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Introduced December 2012
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2009
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony H20 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung EX2F versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very similar but the EX2F (1/1.7") and H20 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was launched 3 years after the H20 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX2F grades vs the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony H20

 EX2F H20 
LaunchedDecember 2012May 2009Newer by 44 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung EX2F

 H20 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony H20

 EX2F H20 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F provides exterior dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX2F against the H20.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and H20 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and H20.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung EX2F will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX2F should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography details
Sony H20 Portrait photography details
42
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung EX2F
Street photography with Sony H20
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (294 grams)
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
Travel photography with Sony H20
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (294 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
51
built-in flash
very long reach (380mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (250 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging advice
Sony H20 Vlogging advice
71
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than competition (294g)
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than others (250g)
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony H20
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-12-18 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294 gr (0.65 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $478 $249