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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7S III 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is WB1000
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced July 2020
  • Old Model is Sony A7S II
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7S III Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7S III, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL320 (12MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is relatively similar but the TL320 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The TL320 was revealed 12 years before the A7S III which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TL320 matches up vs the A7S III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony A7S III

 TL320 A7S III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Samsung TL320

 A7S III TL320 
AnnouncedJuly 2020February 2009More modern by 138 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k460kSharper screen (+980k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony A7S III

 TL320 A7S III 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung TL320 provides physical 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 Sony A7S III has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TL320 and the A7S III.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TL320 and A7S III is 98 and 61 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL320 and A7S III.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor sizes. The TL320 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The more aged TL320 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography info
Sony A7S III Portrait photography info
33
you can focus manually
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
71
manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Sports photography camera
29
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery life (600 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography features
Sony A7S III Travel photography features
59
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
great battery life (600 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
display is selfie friendly
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography info
Sony A7S III Landscape photography info
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
77
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great battery life (600 per charge)
two card slots
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging info
Sony A7S III Vlogging info
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony A7S III
 Samsung TL320Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL320 Sony Alpha A7S III
Otherwise known as WB1000 -
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-02-23 2020-07-21
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz XR
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 3200 102400
Max enhanced ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 699 grams (1.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 600 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Single Dual
Price at release $380 $3,499