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Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB1000
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX100V Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was launched 22 months prior to the TX100V making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the TL320 scores against the TX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony TX100V

 TL320 TX100V 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung TL320

 TX100V TL320 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 22 months
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony TX100V

 TL320 TX100V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL320 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TL320 vs the TX100V.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TL320 and TX100V is 98 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL320 and TX100V.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX100V to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged TL320 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
33
has manual focus
offers face detection focusing
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography factors
Sony TX100V Sports photography factors
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL320
Travel photography with Sony TX100V
59
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (147 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX100V Landscape photography advice
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging factors
Sony TX100V Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
heavier than others (147g)
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony TX100V
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Also Known as WB1000 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-23 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $380 $380