Clicky

Samsung TL320 vs Sony S930

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung TL320 vs Sony S930 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as WB1000
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Samsung TL320 vs Sony S930 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung TL320 vs Sony S930, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL320 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The TL320 was released 2 months later than the S930 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the TL320 scores against the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

        

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony S930

 TL320 S930 
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kCrisper display (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung TL320

 S930 TL320 

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony S930

 TL320 S930 
ReleasedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung TL320 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL320 features outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL320 vs Sony S930 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TL320 against the S930.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL320 and S930 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL320 and S930.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung TL320 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S930 Portrait photography highlights
33
has manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography details
Sony S930 Sports photography details
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography information
Sony S930 Travel photography information
59
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL320
Landscape photography with Sony S930
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging highlights
Sony S930 Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
missing mic port
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Samsung TL320 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony S930
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Also called WB1000 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-23 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $380 $219