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Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX400V

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Launched December 2012
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony HX300
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX400V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony HX400V

 EX2F HX400V 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Samsung EX2F

 HX400V EX2F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014December 2012More modern by 14 months
Display resolution921k0kClearer display (+921k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony HX400V

 EX2F HX400V 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX400V size comparison

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

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
Portrait photography with Sony HX400V
42
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
51
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has face detect focusing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
68
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (294g)
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography factors
Sony HX400V Sports photography factors
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
Travel photography with Sony HX400V
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (294 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
53
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (660 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
Vlogging with Sony HX400V
71
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than others in class (294g)
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors (660 grams)
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony HX400V
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-12-18 2014-02-12
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 0k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294g (0.65 pounds) 660g (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 209 not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $478 $448