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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
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Samsung DV150F front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ50W 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Released May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung HZ50W

 DV150F HZ50W 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2010More recent by 33 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung DV150F

 HZ50W DV150F 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung HZ50W

 DV150F HZ50W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

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

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
36
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography info
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (116g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
58
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging features
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging features
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
24
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Samsung HZ50W
 Samsung DV150FSamsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung DV150F Samsung HZ50W
Also called - WB5500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-05-03
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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 116 gr (0.26 pounds) 426 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $150 $250