Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ15W
96 Imaging
40 Features
29 Overall
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90 Imaging
34 Features
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
- Announced January 2013
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" 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
- Announced February 2009
- Alternative Name is WB550
Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ15W Overview
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung HZ15W
DV150F | HZ15W | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | February 2009 | Newer by 48 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung DV150F
HZ15W | DV150F | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung HZ15W
DV150F | HZ15W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
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).
See the Samsung DV150F versus Samsung HZ15W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Samsung DV150F | Samsung HZ15W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung DV150F | Samsung HZ15W |
Also referred to as | - | WB550 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2009-02-23 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 116g (0.26 lbs) | 249g (0.55 lbs) |
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 rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $150 | $330 |