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Samsung EX2F vs Sony H200

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(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
  • Introduced December 2012
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony H200 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung EX2F and Sony H200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and H200 (20MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and H200 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The EX2F was unveiled at a similar time to the H200 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX2F grades versus the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony H200

 EX2F H200 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Samsung EX2F

 H200 EX2F 
Screen resolution460k0kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony H200

 EX2F H200 
AnnouncedDecember 2012January 2013Same generation
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F features exterior dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX2F compared to the H200.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and H200 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and H200.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX2F with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony H200 will show more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
37
good resolution (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (294g)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography factors
Sony H200 Travel photography factors
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (294 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
53
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (633mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (530 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
Sony H200 Landscape photography details
53
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging info
Sony H200 Vlogging info
71
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (294g)
25
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (530g)
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony H200
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-12-18 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 20cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech AMOLED ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294 gr (0.65 pounds) 530 gr (1.17 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
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 life - 240 photos
Battery type - AA
Battery ID SLB-10A 4 x AA
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 Single Single
Pricing at release $478 $250