Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX400V

Let's look much closer at the Samsung EX2F and Sony HX400V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and HX400V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX2F was introduced 14 months earlier than the HX400V making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX2F scores against the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung EX2F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung EX2F enjoys physical dimensions 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 HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Look at the Samsung EX2F and Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX2F compared to the HX400V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and HX400V is 90 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and HX400V.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX2F having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX400V will render more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX2F will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.