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Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as WB1000
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was brought out 3 years before the TX200V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the TL320 matches up against the TX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony TX200V

 TL320 TX200V 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung TL320

 TX200V TL320 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kClearer screen (+770k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony TX200V

 TL320 TX200V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL320 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TL320 vs the TX200V.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL320 and TX200V is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL320 and TX200V.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony TX200V to render greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older TL320 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
34
manual focus
comes with face detection focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
MP count good (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL320
Street photography with Sony TX200V
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL320
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
30
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography info
Sony TX200V Travel photography info
59
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather sealing
includes focus via touch
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography details
Sony TX200V Landscape photography details
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
47
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX200V Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
35
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony TX200V
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Also Known as WB1000 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-23 2012-01-30
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 129 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 - 220 photographs
Battery form - 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 feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $380 $500