Samsung TL320 vs Sony a3500

The following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung TL320 versus Sony a3500, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the TL320 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The TL320 was brought out 6 years before the a3500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TL320 grades against the a3500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL320 & Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL320 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL320 features physical measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL320 versus Sony a3500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TL320 vs the a3500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and a3500 is 98 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL320 and a3500.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL320 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony a3500 will resolve greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged TL320 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.