Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX350

Following is a detailed review of the Samsung EX2F versus Sony HX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and HX350 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was brought out 5 years earlier than the HX350 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX2F grades vs the HX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung EX2F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F has got outside measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX2F against the HX350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and HX350 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and HX350.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX2F due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX350 will give you more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX2F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.