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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Introduced January 2008
  • Older Model is Samsung GX-10
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB1000
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL320, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and TL320 (12MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and TL320 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-20 was announced 13 months prior to the TL320 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GX-20 scores against the TL320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung TL320

 GX-20 TL320 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung GX-20

 TL320 GX-20 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2008More modern by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung TL320

 GX-20 TL320 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-20 features outer dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the GX-20 against the TL320.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and TL320 is 58 and 98 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and TL320.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-20 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung GX-20 will give you greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Portrait photography camera
72
manual focus
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
34
manual focus
provides face detect focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography details
Samsung TL320 Street photography details
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography info
Samsung TL320 Sports photography info
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL320 Travel photography factors
64
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography advice
71
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
small screen (2.7")
43
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-20
Vlogging with Samsung TL320
9
no video shooting
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung TL320
 Samsung GX-20Samsung TL320
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-20 Samsung TL320
Also called as - WB1000
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2008-01-24 2009-02-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4688 x 3120 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 gr (1.76 lbs) -
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 714 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $850 $380