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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W310

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is WB550
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W310 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung HZ15W and Sony W310, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was manufactured 10 months before the W310 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the HZ15W scores vs the W310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony W310

 HZ15W W310 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung HZ15W

 W310 HZ15W 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony W310

 HZ15W W310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W offers external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Samsung HZ15W and Sony W310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ15W versus the W310.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W310 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and W310 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ15W and W310.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos however you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older HZ15W is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
Portrait photography with Sony W310
31
has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography details
Sony W310 Street photography details
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (249g)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography details
Sony W310 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography factors
Sony W310 Travel photography factors
54
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (249g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
Landscape photography with Sony W310
40
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
Sony W310 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony W310
 Samsung HZ15WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ15W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Alternate name WB550 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-23 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249g (0.55 lbs) 137g (0.30 lbs)
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 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 - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $330 $150