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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A200

Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
50
Features
38
Overall
45

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A200 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
  • Additionally Known as WB1000
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2008
  • New Model is Sony A230
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A200 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung TL320 and Sony A200, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL320 (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is pretty close but the TL320 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL320 was manufactured 8 months after the A200 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TL320 grades vs the A200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony A200

 TL320 A200 
IntroducedFebruary 2009July 2008More modern by 8 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Samsung TL320

 A200 TL320 

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony A200

 TL320 A200 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL320 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TL320 vs the A200.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL320 and A200 is 98 and 66 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TL320 and A200.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL320 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung TL320 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent TL320 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A200 Portrait photography highlights
34
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography factors
Sony A200 Street photography factors
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography factors
Sony A200 Sports photography factors
30
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL320
Travel photography with Sony A200
59
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
46
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL320
Landscape photography with Sony A200
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL320
Vlogging with Sony A200
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
9
no video recording
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony A200
 Samsung TL320Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Also Known as WB1000 -
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-02-23 2008-07-17
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 - 572 grams (1.26 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 521
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Compact Flash
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $380 $100