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Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX20

Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX20 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
  • Alternative Name is WB1000
Sony TX20
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX20 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Samsung TL320 versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was launched 4 years before the TX20 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TL320 grades against the TX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony TX20

 TL320 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung TL320

 TX20 TL320 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony TX20

 TL320 TX20 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL320 comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TL320 compared to the TX20.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL320 and TX20 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL320 and TX20.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony TX20 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older TL320 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography information
Sony TX20 Portrait photography information
34
manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography details
Sony TX20 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography features
Sony TX20 Sports photography features
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL320
Travel photography with Sony TX20
59
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
environment proofing
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX20 Landscape photography highlights
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
52
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery pack (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
35
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony TX20
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Also called as WB1000 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-23 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
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
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.70 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
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 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 life - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
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
Retail price $380 $330