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Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX10

Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX10 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB1000
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung TL320 and Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was announced 3 years prior to the TX10 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TL320 scores versus the TX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony TX10

 TL320 TX10 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung TL320

 TX10 TL320 
LaunchedAugust 2011February 2009Fresher by 30 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony TX10

 TL320 TX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL320 offers exterior dimensions 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 TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL320 and the TX10.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and TX10 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL320 and TX10.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX10 to offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older TL320 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX10 Portrait photography factors
34
has manual focus
has face detection autofocus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography factors
Sony TX10 Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography factors
Sony TX10 Sports photography factors
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography details
Sony TX10 Travel photography details
59
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proof
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL320
Landscape photography with Sony TX10
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
46
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging advice
Sony TX10 Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
34
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony TX10
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Also called as WB1000 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-23 2011-08-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 - 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $380 $309