Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX5

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung EX2F and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the EX2F (1/1.7") and HX5 (1/2.4") boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was brought out 2 years later than the HX5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX2F matches up versus the HX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung EX2F offers outside 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) and the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung EX2F and Sony HX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX2F against the HX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and HX5 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and HX5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX2F featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung EX2F will produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent EX2F should have a benefit in sensor tech.