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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL70
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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB1000
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact cameras and both are produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was brought out 5 months later than the TL320 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SL720 scores against the TL320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Samsung TL320

 SL720 TL320 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung SL720

 TL320 SL720 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Samsung TL320

 SL720 TL320 
ReleasedJuly 2009February 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung SL720 has got outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL320 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SL720 and the TL320.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and TL320 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL720 and TL320.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
focusing manually
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL720
Street photography with Samsung TL320
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (168 grams)
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 Travel photography information
Samsung TL320 Travel photography information
56
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (168 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography information
27
relatively wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL720 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL320 Vlogging highlights
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average in class (168g)
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Samsung TL320
 Samsung SL720Samsung TL320
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL720 Samsung TL320
Alternative name PL70 WB1000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-14 2009-02-23
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) -
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
Battery model SLB-10A -
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
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $119 $380