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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB550
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Samsung DV300F and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was brought out 2 years after the HZ15W which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the DV300F matches up vs the HZ15W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung HZ15W

 DV300F HZ15W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung DV300F

 HZ15W DV300F 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung HZ15W

 DV300F HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F offers physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the DV300F versus the HZ15W.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and HZ15W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and HZ15W.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung DV300F to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent DV300F provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography details
34
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
31
manual focus
features face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography info
Samsung HZ15W Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
69
lighter than competitors (133g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
54
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (249g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
40
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging details
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung HZ15W
 Samsung DV300FSamsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung DV300F Samsung HZ15W
Also called - WB550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-02 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 BP88 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $330