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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Other Name is WB1000
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung TL320, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and TL320 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was released 4 years after the TL320 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades against the TL320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung TL320

 Galaxy Camera 2 TL320 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2009Newer by 60 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 TL320 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung TL320

 Galaxy Camera 2 TL320 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 comes with physical measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Samsung TL320 has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the TL320.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and TL320 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and TL320.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography information
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
has manual focus
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography info
Samsung TL320 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than others in class (283g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL320 Sports photography advice
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
29
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Travel photography with Samsung TL320
73
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (283g)
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography info
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL320 Vlogging factors
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung TL320
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Samsung TL320
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Samsung TL320
Also Known as - WB1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-01-02 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283g (0.62 pounds) -
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 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 life 400 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $400 $380