Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX1

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.