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Samsung TL320 vs Sony TF1

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TF1 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 referred to as WB1000
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Samsung TL320 versus Sony TF1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was introduced 5 years earlier than the TF1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TL320 grades against the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony TF1

 TL320 TF1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung TL320

 TF1 TL320 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2009More modern by 52 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony TF1

 TL320 TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL320 enjoys outer 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 TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TL320 and the TF1.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and TF1 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL320 and TF1.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony TF1 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged TL320 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
focusing manually
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than competition (152 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL320
Sports photography with Sony TF1
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography details
Sony TF1 Travel photography details
59
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (152g)
environment proof
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (240 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography details
Sony TF1 Landscape photography details
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
40
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (240 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging highlights
Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
33
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (152 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony TF1
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Also called as WB1000 -
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-23 2013-06-21
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 152g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life - 240 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $380 $266