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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Also referred to as WB1000
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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Samsung PL120 and Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was revealed 23 months after the TL320 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the PL120 matches up versus the TL320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung TL320

 PL120 TL320 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung PL120

 TL320 PL120 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Samsung TL320

 PL120 TL320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 has got external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the PL120 versus the TL320.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and TL320 is 99 and 98 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and TL320.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung PL120 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher PL120 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
you can focus manually
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL320 Sports photography advice
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Travel photography highlights
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
59
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography features
33
good max aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL320 Vlogging advice
31
good max aperture (f)
comes with microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Samsung TL320
 Samsung PL120Samsung TL320
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung PL120 Samsung TL320
Also Known as - WB1000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 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 - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots - Single
Retail pricing $150 $380