Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W310

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony W310, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was revealed at a similar time to the W310 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HZ30W matches up against the W310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W offers external measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony W310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ30W against the W310.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and W310 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and W310.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account.