Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL320
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73 Overall
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Released January 2013
(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
- Alternative Name is WB1000
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Here, we are reviewing the Samsung NX300M and Samsung TL320, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and TL320 (12MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and TL320 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX300M was manufactured 3 years after the TL320 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX300M matches up versus the TL320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung TL320
| NX300M | TL320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 | February 2009 | More modern by 47 months | |
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
| Display size | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 768k | 460k | Crisper display (+308k dot) | |
| Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung NX300M
| TL320 | NX300M |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Samsung TL320
| NX300M | TL320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
| Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300M features physical measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 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).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the NX300M versus the TL320.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and TL320 is 86 and 98 respectively.
Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and TL320.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX300M due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX300M will result in extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer NX300M provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL320 Specifications
| Samsung NX300M | Samsung TL320 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model | Samsung NX300M | Samsung TL320 |
| Also called | - | WB1000 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2013-01-03 | 2009-02-23 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DRIMe IV | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 247 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/2.8-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 768k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 16s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 331 gr (0.73 lb) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 life | 330 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | BP1130 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $699 | $380 |