Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL320
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Announced May 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB5500
(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
- Launched February 2009
- Alternate Name is WB1000

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL320 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung HZ50W versus Samsung TL320, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The HZ50W was unveiled 15 months after the TL320 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the HZ50W grades against the TL320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL320 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ50W & Samsung TL320. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Samsung TL320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung TL320
HZ50W | TL320 | |||
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Launched | May 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung HZ50W
TL320 | HZ50W | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung TL320
HZ50W | TL320 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ50W has external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung TL320 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check out the Samsung HZ50W versus Samsung TL320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ50W and the TL320.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and TL320 is 70 and 98 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and TL320.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ50W to provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger HZ50W is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL320 Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Samsung TL320 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung HZ50W | Samsung TL320 |
Other name | WB5500 | WB1000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-05-03 | 2009-02-23 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 426 grams (0.94 lbs) | - |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Battery model | SLB-11A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $250 | $380 |