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Samsung TL320 vs Sony S950

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung TL320 vs Sony S950 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
  • Alternate Name is WB1000
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony S950 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung TL320 versus Sony S950, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL320 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was introduced about the same time to the S950 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TL320 matches up vs the S950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony S950

 TL320 S950 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung TL320

 S950 TL320 

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony S950

 TL320 S950 
LaunchedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Samsung TL320 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll 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") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung TL320 versus Sony S950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TL320 and the S950.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and S950 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL320 and S950.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung TL320 to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography advice
Sony S950 Portrait photography advice
33
you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography info
Sony S950 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography advice
Sony S950 Sports photography advice
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography information
Sony S950 Travel photography information
59
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony S950
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Otherwise known as WB1000 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-23 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $380 $130