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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W310

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
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 HZ35W vs Sony W310 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony W310, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HZ35W was launched 6 months later than the W310 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the HZ35W matches up vs the W310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony W310

 HZ35W W310 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung HZ35W

 W310 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony W310

 HZ35W W310 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W features physical measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony W310 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ35W vs the W310.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and W310 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and W310.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
has face detect focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography info
Sony W310 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
Sports photography with Sony W310
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
Sony W310 Travel photography info
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography information
Sony W310 Landscape photography information
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging information
Sony W310 Vlogging information
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony W310
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Also referred to as WB650 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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 sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 137g (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-11A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $150