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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL320

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(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
Samsung TL320
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung TL320

 SX1 IS TL320 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Canon SX1 IS

 TL320 SX1 IS 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung TL320

 SX1 IS TL320 
AnnouncedMarch 2009February 2009Same 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).

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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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

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

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
33
has manual focus
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography info
Samsung TL320 Street photography info
56
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (615g)
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX1 IS
Sports photography with Samsung TL320
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung TL320 Travel photography factors
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built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (615 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging information
Samsung TL320 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (615 grams)
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Samsung TL320
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSamsung TL320
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