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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also referred to as WB650
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB150F Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was revealed 19 months before the WB150F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the HZ35W scores versus the WB150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung WB150F

 HZ35W WB150F 
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung HZ35W

 WB150F HZ35W 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2010Fresher by 19 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung WB150F

 HZ35W WB150F 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W has got outer measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ35W against the WB150F.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and WB150F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and WB150F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB150F to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older HZ35W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
34
you can focus manually
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography information
Samsung WB150F Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Sports photography highlights
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography details
Samsung WB150F Travel photography details
63
lighter than others (245g)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography highlights
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
Samsung WB150F Vlogging features
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung WB150F
 Samsung HZ35WSamsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ35W Samsung WB150F
Also called WB650 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - 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
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 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
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), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-11A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $230