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Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX1

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX1 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
  • Revealed December 2012
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Revealed April 2009
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX1 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung EX2F versus Sony HX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and HX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was manufactured 3 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX2F grades vs the HX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony HX1

 EX2F HX1 
RevealedDecember 2012April 2009Fresher by 45 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Samsung EX2F

 HX1 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony HX1

 EX2F HX1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung EX2F has got outside 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) and the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX2F compared to the HX1.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and HX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and HX1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX2F because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung EX2F will produce greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX2F provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Street photography camera
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (294 grams)
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
Sports photography with Sony HX1
31
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
Travel photography with Sony HX1
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (294g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
48
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (544 grams)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography features
Sony HX1 Landscape photography features
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
Vlogging with Sony HX1
71
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (294 grams)
22
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1440 x 1080 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (544 grams)
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony HX1
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-12-18 2009-04-22
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 9.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294g (0.65 lb) 544g (1.20 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 209 not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $478 $47,999