Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX200V

The following is a detailed overview of the Samsung EX2F and Sony HX200V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and HX200V (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was announced 8 months after the HX200V so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX2F matches up against the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F comes with exterior 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 HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Samsung EX2F and Sony HX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX2F and the HX200V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and HX200V is 90 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and HX200V.

All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX200V will produce greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer EX2F provides a benefit in sensor tech.