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Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX10V

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Introduced December 2012
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Later Model is Sony HX20V
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX10V Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX10V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and HX10V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was revealed 10 months later than the HX10V so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX2F grades vs the HX10V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony HX10V

 EX2F HX10V 
IntroducedDecember 2012February 2012More recent by 10 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Samsung EX2F

 HX10V EX2F 
Screen resolution922k0kSharper screen (+922k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony HX10V

 EX2F HX10V 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F comes with external dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX2F versus the HX10V.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and HX10V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and HX10V.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX2F with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX10V will render extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern EX2F should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography features
Sony HX10V Portrait photography features
42
manual focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
38
MP count decent (18MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung EX2F
Street photography with Sony HX10V
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (294g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (234g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
Sony HX10V Sports photography highlights
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography info
Sony HX10V Travel photography info
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (294g)
MP count low (12MP)
69
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (400mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography info
Sony HX10V Landscape photography info
53
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
45
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging features
Sony HX10V Vlogging features
71
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others (294g)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony HX10V
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-12-18 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 0k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology AMOLED XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294g (0.65 lbs) 234g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 320 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $478 $616