Samsung TL320 vs Sony HX50V

Below is a complete overview of the Samsung TL320 and Sony HX50V, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was introduced 5 years earlier than the HX50V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TL320 scores against the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL320 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL320 comes with outside 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) while the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung TL320 and Sony HX50V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TL320 compared to the HX50V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and HX50V is 98 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL320 and HX50V.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX50V to render greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older TL320 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.