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Samsung TL320 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Samsung TL320 vs Sony NEX-6 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
  • Alternative Name is WB1000
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • New Model is Sony A6000
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung TL320 versus Sony NEX-6, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the TL320 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL320 was unveiled 5 years prior to the NEX-6 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the TL320 grades vs the NEX-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony NEX-6

 TL320 NEX-6 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Samsung TL320

 NEX-6 TL320 
IntroducedMarch 2013February 2009More modern by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony NEX-6

 TL320 NEX-6 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung TL320 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL320 enjoys external 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) while the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TL320 and the NEX-6.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL320 and NEX-6 is 98 and 85 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL320 and NEX-6.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL320 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-6 will render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL320 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-6
33
you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-6 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
78
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (345g)
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography info
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography info
29
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
66
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography factors
59
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
75
lighter than competition (345 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography highlights
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
32
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (345 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone support
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony NEX-6
 Samsung TL320Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Alternate name WB1000 -
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2009-02-23 2013-03-25
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 - 345 grams (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1018
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $380 $365