Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ50W

Below is a detailed comparison of the Samsung DV150F versus Samsung HZ50W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was announced 2 years later than the HZ50W and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the DV150F matches up against the HZ50W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV150F and Samsung HZ50W. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV150F provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV150F versus Samsung HZ50W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the DV150F compared to the HZ50W.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and HZ50W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and HZ50W.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung DV150F to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent DV150F provides an edge in sensor technology.