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Samsung TL320 vs Sony a5100

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
65
Features
74
Overall
68

Samsung TL320 vs Sony a5100 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB1000
Sony a5100
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony a5100

 TL320 a5100 

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Samsung TL320

 a5100 TL320 
LaunchedAugust 2014February 2009More modern by 66 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony a5100

 TL320 a5100 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony a5100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL320 and a5100 is 98 and 89 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
Portrait photography with Sony a5100
33
you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
72
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL320
Street photography with Sony a5100
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
82
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL320
Sports photography with Sony a5100
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
68
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography highlights
Sony a5100 Travel photography highlights
59
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
80
better than average battery power (400 shots)
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (400 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging info
Sony a5100 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
34
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony a5100
 Samsung TL320Sony Alpha a5100
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