Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ15W

Let's look much closer at the Samsung DV150F versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was introduced 3 years after the HZ15W which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the DV150F grades versus the HZ15W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV150F and Samsung HZ15W. The whole galleries are available at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung DV150F features 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) while the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the DV150F against the HZ15W.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and HZ15W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and HZ15W.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung DV150F to deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent DV150F will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.