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Samsung TL320 vs Sony H55

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Samsung TL320 vs Sony H55 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also Known as WB1000
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony H55 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung TL320 and Sony H55, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL320 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was launched 15 months before the H55 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TL320 scores versus the H55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony H55

 TL320 H55 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung TL320

 H55 TL320 
AnnouncedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 15 months

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony H55

 TL320 H55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL320 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TL320 compared to the H55.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and H55 is 98 and 92 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL320 and H55.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony H55 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged TL320 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography info
Sony H55 Portrait photography info
33
focusing manually
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography information
Sony H55 Street photography information
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL320
Sports photography with Sony H55
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
59
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography information
Sony H55 Landscape photography information
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL320
Vlogging with Sony H55
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony H55
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Otherwise known as WB1000 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-23 2010-06-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 - 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $380 $235