Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX30

Here is a in depth assessment of the Samsung TL320 and Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was brought out 5 years before the TX30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the TL320 matches up against the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL320 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL320 has got outside measurements 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 TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL320 and Sony TX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TL320 vs the TX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and TX30 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL320 and TX30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX30 to resolve greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older TL320 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.