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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL320

Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(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
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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB1000
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung TL320

 HZ50W TL320 
LaunchedMay 2010February 2009Newer by 15 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung HZ50W

 TL320 HZ50W 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung TL320

 HZ50W TL320 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

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

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography factors
45
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
33
manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography advice
Samsung TL320 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography details
Samsung TL320 Sports photography details
48
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Travel photography camera
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography highlights
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging details
Samsung TL320 Vlogging details
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung TL320
 Samsung HZ50WSamsung 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