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Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX90V

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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 HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX90V Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX90V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and HX90V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The EX2F was launched 3 years prior to the HX90V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX2F matches up vs the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony HX90V

 EX2F HX90V 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Samsung EX2F

 HX90V EX2F 
RevealedApril 2015December 2012Newer by 28 months
Screen resolution921k0kSharper screen (+921k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony HX90V

 EX2F HX90V 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F provides external dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX2F vs the HX90V.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and HX90V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX90V will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX2F will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography info
Sony HX90V Portrait photography info
42
focusing manually
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
46
manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography advice
Sony HX90V Street photography advice
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average (294g)
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography details
Sony HX90V Sports photography details
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (360 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography info
Sony HX90V Travel photography info
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (294g)
MP count low (12MP)
76
good battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
good battery (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging factors
Sony HX90V Vlogging factors
71
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than average (294g)
75
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony HX90V
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-12-18 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294g (0.65 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 360 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
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