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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7S

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7S 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB1000
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • New Model is Sony A7S II
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7S Overview

Here, we are comparing the Samsung TL320 and Sony A7S, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL320 (12MP) and the A7S (12MP) is very comparable but the TL320 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL320 was unveiled 6 years before the A7S which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TL320 grades versus the A7S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony A7S

 TL320 A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung TL320

 A7S TL320 
IntroducedApril 2014February 2009Newer by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony A7S

 TL320 A7S 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL320 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A7S has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TL320 compared to the A7S.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL320 and A7S is 98 and 77 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL320 and A7S.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The TL320 uses the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh tougher. The more aged TL320 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7S as a Portrait photography camera
33
manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography info
Sony A7S Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (489g)
above average high ISO (409,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography factors
Sony A7S Sports photography factors
29
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (360 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL320
Travel photography with Sony A7S
59
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
lighter than competition in class (489g)
environment sealing
terrible battery life (360 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7S Landscape photography advice
43
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
66
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (409,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
terrible battery life (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging features
Sony A7S Vlogging features
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
34
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
lighter than competition in class (489g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony A7S
 Samsung TL320Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony Alpha A7S
Otherwise known as WB1000 -
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-02-23 2014-04-06
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 3200 409600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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 distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 489 grams (1.08 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $380 $1,998