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Samsung TL320 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Samsung TL320 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung TL320 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

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
  • Additionally referred to as WB1000
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung TL320 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung TL320 vs Samsung WB250F, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the TL320 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was launched 4 years earlier than the WB250F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TL320 grades against the WB250F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung WB250F

 TL320 WB250F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung TL320

 WB250F TL320 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Samsung WB250F

 TL320 WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung TL320 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung TL320 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the TL320 versus the WB250F.

Samsung TL320 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TL320 and WB250F is 98 and 93 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL320 and WB250F.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB250F to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older TL320 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL320 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography advice
34
you can focus manually
has face detection focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
decent MP (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL320
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography info
Samsung WB250F Sports photography info
30
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL320
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
59
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (226g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography info
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
35
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung TL320 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung TL320Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung TL320 Samsung WB250F
Also Known as WB1000 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-23 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 226g (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $380 $250