Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX90V

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

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).

Check out the Samsung EX2F vs Sony HX90V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.