Samsung TL320 vs Sony A3000

Following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung TL320 versus Sony A3000, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the TL320 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL320 was introduced 5 years earlier than the A3000 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the TL320 grades vs the A3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL320 and Sony Alpha A3000. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL320 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL320 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL320 versus Sony A3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TL320 against the A3000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and A3000 is 98 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL320 and A3000.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL320 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A3000 will offer greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.