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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Samsung SL820 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is IT100
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
  • Other Name is WB1000
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung SL820 and Samsung TL320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was revealed within a month of the TL320 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SL820 matches up vs the TL320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung TL320

 SL820 TL320 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung SL820

 TL320 SL820 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Samsung TL320

 SL820 TL320 
RevealedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL820 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL320 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SL820 vs the TL320.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL820 and TL320 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL820 and TL320.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos although you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
has manual focus
features face detect focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 Street photography info
Samsung TL320 Street photography info
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography details
Samsung TL320 Sports photography details
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 Travel photography details
Samsung TL320 Travel photography details
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
59
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL820
Vlogging with Samsung TL320
28
decently wide (28mm)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Samsung TL320
 Samsung SL820Samsung TL320
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL820 Samsung TL320
Also called IT100 WB1000
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) -
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $380