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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A3000

Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A3000 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is WB1000
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Replacement is Sony a3500
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A3000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony A3000

 TL320 A3000 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Samsung TL320

 A3000 TL320 
IntroducedAugust 2013February 2009More modern by 54 months

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony A3000

 TL320 A3000 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

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

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography features
Sony A3000 Portrait photography features
34
has manual focus
features face detection focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography features
Sony A3000 Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography features
Sony A3000 Sports photography features
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
60
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (470 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography factors
Sony A3000 Travel photography factors
59
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
better than average battery (470 per charge)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (411 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography features
Sony A3000 Landscape photography features
43
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging advice
Sony A3000 Vlogging advice
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
26
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (411g)
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony A3000
 Samsung TL320Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony Alpha A3000
Otherwise known as WB1000 -
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-02-23 2013-08-27
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 411g (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $380 $398