Samsung TL320 vs Sony H300
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony H300 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Also Known as WB1000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
- 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Announced February 2014

Samsung TL320 vs Sony H300 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Samsung TL320 and Sony H300, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TL320 was released 6 years prior to the H300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TL320 scores vs the H300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony H300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL320 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony H300
TL320 | H300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Samsung TL320
H300 | TL320 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 60 months |
Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony H300
TL320 | H300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Samsung TL320 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL320 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Check the Samsung TL320 and Sony H300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TL320 versus the H300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL320 and H300 is 98 and 63 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL320 and H300.
As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H300 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older TL320 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL320 vs Sony H300 Specifications
Samsung TL320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Also called | WB1000 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-02-23 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz(R) |
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 | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dot |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 8.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | - | 590g (1.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 350 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $380 | $249 |