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Samsung TL320 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung TL320 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is WB1000
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung TL320 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung TL320 and Samsung WB850F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was unveiled 3 years before the WB850F and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TL320 grades versus the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung WB850F

 TL320 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung TL320

 WB850F TL320 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Samsung WB850F

 TL320 WB850F 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Samsung TL320 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL320 features external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TL320 against the WB850F.

Samsung TL320 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL320 and WB850F is 98 and 91 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TL320 and WB850F.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB850F to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older TL320 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung TL320 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
33
focusing manually
comes with face detection focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Sports photography highlights
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Travel photography highlights
59
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (250g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography advice
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB850F Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
34
relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung TL320 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung TL320Samsung WB850F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung TL320 Samsung WB850F
Also called WB1000 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-23 2012-01-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $380 $599