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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL320

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
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
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB1000
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung TL320, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and TL320 (12MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and TL320 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1S was brought out 4 years prior to the TL320 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GX-1S grades against the TL320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung TL320

 GX-1S TL320 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung GX-1S

 TL320 GX-1S 
ReleasedFebruary 2009January 2006More modern by 37 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kClearer screen (+250k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung TL320

 GX-1S TL320 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S offers external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL320 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GX-1S against the TL320.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and TL320 is 68 and 98 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and TL320.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung TL320 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography features
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography features
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
34
manual focus
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1S
Street photography with Samsung TL320
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography factors
Samsung TL320 Sports photography factors
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
30
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography information
Samsung TL320 Travel photography information
52
lighter than competition in class (605g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
59
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography advice
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
does not have Timelapse function
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
Vlogging with Samsung TL320
9
can't shoot video
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung TL320
 Samsung GX-1SSamsung TL320
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-1S Samsung TL320
Also referred to as - WB1000
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2006-01-16 2009-02-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 210k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 gr (1.33 pounds) -
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $850 $380