Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ50W
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Announced May 2010
- Other Name is WB5500
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Below, we will be comparing the Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ50W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Samsung. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe DV300F was manufactured 21 months later than the HZ50W which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the DV300F scores vs the HZ50W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV300F & Samsung HZ50W. The entire galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung HZ50W
| DV300F | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | May 2010 | More recent by 21 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung DV300F
| HZ50W | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung HZ50W
| DV300F | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 HZ50W Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F comes with 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) while the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the DV300F versus the HZ50W.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and HZ50W is 96 and 70 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and HZ50W.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung DV300F to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer DV300F will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
| Samsung DV300F | Samsung HZ50W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model type | Samsung DV300F | Samsung HZ50W |
| Also referred to as | - | WB5500 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-01-02 | 2010-05-03 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone 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) | 426g (0.94 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $200 | $250 |