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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Also Known as WB500
Photography Glossary

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung DV150F and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was introduced 3 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the DV150F matches up against the HZ10W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung HZ10W

 DV150F HZ10W 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2009More recent by 45 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung DV150F

 HZ10W DV150F 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung HZ10W

 DV150F HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV150F comes with physical measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the DV150F against the HZ10W.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and HZ10W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and HZ10W.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung DV150F to show greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger DV150F provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography factors
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
31
you can focus manually
supports face detect focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography information
Samsung HZ10W Street photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
69
lighter than competition in class (116g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
54
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (249g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography info
34
rather wide (25mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
35
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging details
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging details
32
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average (249g)
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Samsung HZ10W
 Samsung DV150FSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV150F Samsung HZ10W
Also referred to as - WB500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $150 $300