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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL320

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB550
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also Known as WB1000
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung HZ15W versus Samsung TL320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was manufactured very close to the TL320 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the HZ15W scores vs the TL320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung TL320

 HZ15W TL320 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung HZ15W

 TL320 HZ15W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung TL320

 HZ15W TL320 
ReleasedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ15W provides outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung TL320 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ15W versus Samsung TL320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ15W and the TL320.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and TL320 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and TL320.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography advice
31
you can focus manually
provides face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
manual focus
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Street photography highlights
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (249 grams)
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography information
Samsung TL320 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography details
Samsung TL320 Travel photography details
54
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (249g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Landscape photography camera
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging information
Samsung TL320 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (249g)
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung TL320
 Samsung HZ15WSamsung TL320
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ15W Samsung TL320
Also called as WB550 WB1000
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-23 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 grams (0.55 lb) -
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $330 $380