Samsung TL320 vs Sony a5100
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2009
- Alternate Name is WB1000
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Launched August 2014
- Old Model is Sony a5000
Samsung TL320 vs Sony a5100 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung TL320 versus Sony a5100, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the TL320 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TL320 was brought out 6 years before the a5100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the TL320 grades versus the a5100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung TL320 vs Sony a5100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL320 and Sony Alpha a5100. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL320 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony a5100
TL320 | a5100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Samsung TL320
a5100 | TL320 | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | February 2009 | More modern by 66 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony a5100
TL320 | a5100 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung TL320 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL320 offers 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 a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Look at the Samsung TL320 versus Sony a5100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TL320 versus the a5100.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL320 and a5100 is 98 and 89 respectively.
Samsung TL320 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL320 and a5100.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL320 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony a5100 will resolve extra detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged TL320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Samsung TL320 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony a5100 Specifications
Samsung TL320 | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL320 | Sony Alpha a5100 |
Alternate name | WB1000 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-02-23 | 2014-08-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 283g (0.62 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $380 | $448 |