Samsung TL320 vs Sony NEX-5T

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung TL320 vs Sony NEX-5T, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the TL320 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The TL320 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the NEX-5T and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the TL320 matches up vs the NEX-5T with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL320 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL320 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL320 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL320 vs Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TL320 versus the NEX-5T.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and NEX-5T is 98 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TL320 and NEX-5T.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TL320 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-5T will give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older TL320 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.