Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX50V

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX50V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and HX50V (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The EX2F was unveiled 4 months earlier than the HX50V so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX2F matches up against the HX50V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F has physical 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 HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX2F against the HX50V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and HX50V is 90 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and HX50V.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX2F having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX50V will show greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively.