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Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX1

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Other Name is WB1000
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL320 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the TL320 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") posses different sensor measurements.

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The TL320 was revealed 5 months earlier than the TX1 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TL320 grades against the TX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony TX1

 TL320 TX1 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung TL320

 TX1 TL320 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony TX1

 TL320 TX1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL320 offers physical measurements 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 TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TL320 versus the TX1.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TL320 and TX1 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL320 and TX1.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL320 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung TL320 will give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
33
manual focus
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography features
Sony TX1 Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography advice
Sony TX1 Sports photography advice
29
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL320
Travel photography with Sony TX1
59
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX1 Landscape photography highlights
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
31
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging info
Sony TX1 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
28
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony TX1
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Also called WB1000 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-23 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 - 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $380 $350