Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX20

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL320 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL320 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.

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.

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

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.