Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ35W

The following is a in depth review of the Samsung DV150F and Samsung HZ35W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was unveiled 2 years after the HZ35W which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the DV150F scores against the HZ35W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV150F and Samsung HZ35W. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV150F enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV150F and Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the DV150F against the HZ35W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and HZ35W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and HZ35W.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung DV150F to show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher DV150F will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.