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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W310

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Also referred to as WB500
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W310 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W310, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was announced 7 months earlier than the W310 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HZ10W grades vs the W310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony W310

 HZ10W W310 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung HZ10W

 W310 HZ10W 
IntroducedJanuary 2010May 2009Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony W310

 HZ10W W310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ10W against the W310.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W310 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and W310 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and W310.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W310 to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography factors
Sony W310 Portrait photography factors
31
manual focus
provides face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography info
Sony W310 Sports photography info
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
54
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (249g)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
35
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging information
Sony W310 Vlogging information
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony W310
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Also called WB500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-05-14 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2432 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249g (0.55 lbs) 137g (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $150