Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL320
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Revealed March 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
- Announced February 2009
- Alternate Name is WB1000

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL320 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL320, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX1 IS was revealed 2 months later than the TL320 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX1 IS matches up against the TL320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL320 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Samsung TL320. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Samsung TL320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung TL320
SX1 IS | TL320 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Canon SX1 IS
TL320 | SX1 IS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung TL320
SX1 IS | TL320 | |||
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Announced | March 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS offers outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Samsung TL320 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL320 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX1 IS versus the TL320.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and TL320 is 64 and 98 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and TL320.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung TL320 to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL320 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung TL320 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung TL320 |
Otherwise known as | - | WB1000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-03-27 | 2009-02-23 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.8" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 615 gr (1.36 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $600 | $380 |