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Samsung TL320 vs Sony H200

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung TL320 vs Sony H200 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is WB1000
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony H200 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Samsung TL320 vs Sony H200, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was announced 4 years earlier than the H200 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TL320 scores versus the H200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony H200

 TL320 H200 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Samsung TL320

 H200 TL320 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 47 months

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony H200

 TL320 H200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung TL320 comes with exterior 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 H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TL320 against the H200.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL320 and H200 is 98 and 67 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL320 and H200.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony H200 to provide extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older TL320 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography information
Sony H200 Portrait photography information
33
focusing manually
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL320
Street photography with Sony H200
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography details
Sony H200 Sports photography details
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography details
Sony H200 Travel photography details
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (633mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than competition (530 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL320
Landscape photography with Sony H200
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (240 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging advice
Sony H200 Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
25
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (530g)
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony H200
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Alternate name WB1000 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-23 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 530g (1.17 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $380 $250