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Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced April 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is WB1000
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Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are offered by Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST93 (16MP) and TL320 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST93 was brought out 2 years later than the TL320 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ST93 matches up against the TL320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Samsung TL320

 ST93 TL320 
ReleasedApril 2011February 2009More recent by 27 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung ST93

 TL320 ST93 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Samsung TL320

 ST93 TL320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST93 has external measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL320 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ST93 against the TL320.

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST93 and TL320 is 97 and 98 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST93 and TL320.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung ST93 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger ST93 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography info
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
you can focus manually
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Sports photography camera
27
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
29
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL320 Travel photography advice
70
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
59
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography factors
38
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL320 as a Vlogging camera
27
very good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Samsung TL320
 Samsung ST93Samsung TL320
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST93 Samsung TL320
Also Known as - WB1000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-04-20 2009-02-23
Body design 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) -
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price - $380