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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL65
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB1000
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Samsung SL620 and Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was introduced very close to the TL320 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SL620 grades against the TL320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung TL320

 SL620 TL320 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung SL620

 TL320 SL620 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Samsung TL320

 SL620 TL320 
RevealedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung SL620 offers external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 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).

Check out the Samsung SL620 and Samsung TL320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SL620 and the TL320.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and TL320 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and TL320.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of images but you should take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography info
26
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 Street photography information
Samsung TL320 Street photography information
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (168g)
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography information
Samsung TL320 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL620
Travel photography with Samsung TL320
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (168g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography highlights
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL320 Vlogging advice
24
features face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Samsung TL320
 Samsung SL620Samsung TL320
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL620 Samsung TL320
Also Known as PL65 WB1000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-17 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) -
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $200 $380