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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is ES15
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB1000
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Samsung SL30 and Samsung TL320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the SL30 (10MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was released around the same time to the TL320 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SL30 grades vs the TL320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung TL320

 SL30 TL320 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung SL30

 TL320 SL30 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Samsung TL320

 SL30 TL320 
RevealedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung SL30 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL320 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SL30 versus the TL320.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL30 and TL320 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL30 and TL320.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung TL320 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography advice
25
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
has manual focus
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 Street photography info
Samsung TL320 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL320 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL320 Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography info
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL320 as a Vlogging camera
25
features face detect focusing
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Samsung TL320
 Samsung SL30Samsung TL320
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL30 Samsung TL320
Also called ES15 WB1000
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-17 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) -
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $93 $380