Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX30V

Below is a extensive comparison of the Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX30V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and HX30V (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The EX2F was announced 10 months later than the HX30V so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX2F scores vs the HX30V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F comes with physical measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX30V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX2F compared to the HX30V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and HX30V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and HX30V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX2F having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX30V will give you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern EX2F should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.