Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W310

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ10W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

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).

Check out the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.