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Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX30

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB1000
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony TX30

 TL320 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung TL320

 TX30 TL320 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2009Fresher by 53 months
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k460kSharper screen (+769k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony TX30

 TL320 TX30 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

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

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography details
Sony TX30 Portrait photography details
33
focusing manually
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography advice
Sony TX30 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Sports photography camera
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography details
Sony TX30 Travel photography details
59
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
environment sealing
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX30 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony TX30
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Also called as WB1000 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-23 2013-07-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
External flash
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, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 141g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal -
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $380 $230