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Samsung TL320 vs Sony HX300

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
43
Features
51
Overall
46

Samsung TL320 vs Sony HX300 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB1000
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Older Model is Sony HX200V
  • Replacement is Sony HX400V
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony HX300 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Samsung TL320 vs Sony HX300, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and HX300 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TL320 was released 5 years earlier than the HX300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TL320 grades against the HX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony HX300

 TL320 HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Samsung TL320

 HX300 TL320 
RevealedFebruary 2013February 2009Fresher by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony HX300

 TL320 HX300 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung TL320 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung TL320 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TL320 and the HX300.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL320 and HX300 is 98 and 63 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL320 and HX300.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX300 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older TL320 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
Portrait photography with Sony HX300
33
manual focus
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography information
Sony HX300 Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography features
Sony HX300 Sports photography features
29
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
54
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL320
Travel photography with Sony HX300
59
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (623 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging features
Sony HX300 Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
25
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average (623g)
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony HX300
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Other name WB1000 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-23 2013-02-20
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 623g (1.37 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal -
Card slots One One
Price at launch $380 $339