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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W310

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
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Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W310 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Samsung HZ25W and Sony W310, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was announced 6 months after the W310 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the HZ25W grades against the W310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony W310

 HZ25W W310 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung HZ25W

 W310 HZ25W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony W310

 HZ25W W310 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W features outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony W310 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ25W compared to the W310.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W310 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and W310 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and W310.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should really consider the age of the products into consideration.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
supports RAW files
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography info
Sony W310 Sports photography info
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long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography details
Sony W310 Travel photography details
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built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography information
Sony W310 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
Sony W310 Vlogging features
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rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony W310
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Otherwise known as WB5000 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-07-06 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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 428 gr (0.94 lb) 137 gr (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $350 $150