Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX100V

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung EX2F versus Sony HX100V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and HX100V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX2F was unveiled 15 months later than the HX100V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX2F grades vs the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F comes with outer measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Check the Samsung EX2F versus Sony HX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX2F vs the HX100V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and HX100V.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX2F with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX100V will offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern EX2F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.