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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung ST100 and Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was announced 11 months later than the TL320 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ST100 grades vs the TL320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung TL320

 ST100 TL320 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k460kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung ST100

 TL320 ST100 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Samsung TL320

 ST100 TL320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST100 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ST100 vs the TL320.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and TL320 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and TL320.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST100 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent ST100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
focusing manually
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (155g)
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL320 Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 Travel photography info
Samsung TL320 Travel photography info
60
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
59
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography highlights
37
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL320 Vlogging factors
29
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (155g)
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Samsung TL320
 Samsung ST100Samsung TL320
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST100 Samsung TL320
Also called - WB1000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,152k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $380