Samsung EX2F vs Sony H300

Below is a thorough review of the Samsung EX2F versus Sony H300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and H300 (20MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and H300 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was manufactured 14 months earlier than the H300 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX2F grades against the H300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung EX2F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung EX2F offers outside measurements 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 Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Examine the Samsung EX2F versus Sony H300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX2F and the H300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and H300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and H300.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX2F featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony H300 will result in more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older EX2F will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.