Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ35W
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Launched June 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB650
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Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung DV300F and Samsung HZ35W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe DV300F was released 19 months after the HZ35W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the DV300F scores against the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV300F & Samsung HZ35W. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung HZ35W
| DV300F | HZ35W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | June 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung DV300F
| HZ35W | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung HZ35W
| DV300F | HZ35W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung DV300F and Samsung HZ35W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the DV300F compared to the HZ35W.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and HZ35W is 96 and 91 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and HZ35W.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung DV300F to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer DV300F provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
| Samsung DV300F | Samsung HZ35W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model | Samsung DV300F | Samsung HZ35W |
| Also referred to as | - | WB650 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-01-02 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | Optional | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 133g (0.29 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | BP88 | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $200 | $300 |