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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung DV150F and Samsung HZ30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The DV150F was unveiled 3 years later than the HZ30W and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the DV150F grades vs the HZ30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung HZ30W

 DV150F HZ30W 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung DV150F

 HZ30W DV150F 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung HZ30W

 DV150F HZ30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung DV150F offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the DV150F and the HZ30W.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and HZ30W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and HZ30W.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung DV150F to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer DV150F provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography features
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Street photography advice
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography info
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography info
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography info
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography info
69
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging highlights
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Samsung HZ30W
 Samsung DV150FSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung DV150F Samsung HZ30W
Otherwise known as - WB600
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-01-19
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 116 grams (0.26 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $150 $280