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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W320

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST50
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W320 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung TL100 versus Sony W320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was launched 12 months earlier than the W320 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TL100 scores vs the W320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony W320

 TL100 W320 

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung TL100

 W320 TL100 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony W320

 TL100 W320 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL100 comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TL100 and the W320.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL100 and W320 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL100 and W320.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W320 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged TL100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
Portrait photography with Sony W320
26
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (219 grams)
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography advice
Sony W320 Sports photography advice
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
good megapixels (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 Travel photography highlights
Sony W320 Travel photography highlights
48
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (219g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
Landscape photography with Sony W320
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging features
Sony W320 Vlogging features
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than average (219g)
26
fairly wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony W320
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Alternative name ST50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video 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 219 grams (0.48 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $22 $269