Samsung MV800 vs Samsung TL320

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung MV800 versus Samsung TL320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and TL320 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was announced 2 years later than the TL320 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the MV800 grades vs the TL320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung MV800 and Samsung TL320. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Samsung TL320 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 comes with physical measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung TL320 has proportions 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 MV800 versus Samsung TL320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the MV800 vs the TL320.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and TL320 is 97 and 98 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and TL320.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung MV800 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern MV800 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.