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Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Samsung ST700 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is WB1000
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Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung ST700 and Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both created by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and TL320 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST700 was introduced 23 months after the TL320 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ST700 matches up vs the TL320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Samsung TL320

 ST700 TL320 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung ST700

 TL320 ST700 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Samsung TL320

 ST700 TL320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST700 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung TL320 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ST700 against the TL320.

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST700 and TL320 is 99 and 98 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST700 and TL320.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung ST700 to give more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher ST700 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
has manual focus
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST700
Street photography with Samsung TL320
50
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (0)
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 Sports photography info
Samsung TL320 Sports photography info
27
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST700 Travel photography features
Samsung TL320 Travel photography features
71
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
59
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST700 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography advice
38
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST700 Vlogging details
Samsung TL320 Vlogging details
30
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Samsung TL320
 Samsung ST700Samsung TL320
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST700 Samsung TL320
Other name - WB1000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 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 format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $380