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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX200
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
  • Released February 2009
  • Also Known as WB1000
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Samsung NX100 and Samsung TL320, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and TL320 (12MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and TL320 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX100 was introduced 19 months later than the TL320 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX100 grades versus the TL320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Samsung TL320

 NX100 TL320 
ReleasedSeptember 2010February 2009Fresher by 19 months
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung NX100

 TL320 NX100 

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Samsung TL320

 NX100 TL320 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX100 has external measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Samsung TL320 has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the NX100 versus the TL320.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and TL320 is 88 and 98 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and TL320.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX100 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX100 will offer more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger NX100 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography highlights
73
manual focus
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
33
has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography info
Samsung TL320 Street photography info
76
image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Sports photography camera
60
image stabilization
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography info
Samsung TL320 Travel photography info
66
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
decent megapixels (15MP)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography details
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL320 as a Vlogging camera
31
image stabilization
features face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Samsung TL320
 Samsung NX100Samsung TL320
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX100 Samsung TL320
Alternate name - WB1000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2010-09-14 2009-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 614k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology VGA AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282g (0.62 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $386 $380