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Samsung TL320 vs Sony H400

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
44
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung TL320 vs Sony H400 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
  • Alternate Name is WB1000
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony H400 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung TL320 versus Sony H400, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the H400 and that is quite a serious 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 H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TL320 matches up versus the H400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony H400

 TL320 H400 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Samsung TL320

 H400 TL320 
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Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony H400

 TL320 H400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL320 has external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL320 against the H400.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TL320 and H400 is 98 and 62 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL320 and H400.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony H400 to give you extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older TL320 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
Portrait photography with Sony H400
33
has manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
good resolution (20MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
Sony H400 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography factors
Sony H400 Sports photography factors
29
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL320
Travel photography with Sony H400
59
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (1550mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (628g)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography information
Sony H400 Landscape photography information
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging details
Sony H400 Vlogging details
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
26
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
comes with microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition in class (628g)
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony H400
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Also called WB1000 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-23 2014-02-13
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
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) 1280 X 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 - 628 gr (1.38 pounds)
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 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 - 300 photos
Battery form - 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 Single Single
Cost at release $380 $268