Samsung EX2F vs Sony H55

The following is a extended analysis of the Samsung EX2F and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively close but the EX2F (1/1.7") and H55 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was launched 2 years after the H55 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX2F grades versus the H55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung EX2F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung EX2F comes with physical measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX2F compared to the H55.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and H55 is 90 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and H55.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony H55 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger EX2F will have a benefit in sensor tech.