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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Released January 2013
Samsung HZ35W
(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 June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung HZ35W

 DV150F HZ35W 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2010Newer by 32 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung DV150F

 HZ35W DV150F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung HZ35W

 DV150F HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

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

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography info
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
focusing manually
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography info
Samsung HZ35W Street photography info
56
lighter than competitors (116g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography features
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography features
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors (116g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
34
really wide (25mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging factors
32
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Samsung HZ35W
 Samsung DV150FSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV150F Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as - WB650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
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 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
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $150 $300