Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX30
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony TX30
TL320 | TX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung TL320
TX30 | TL320 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | February 2009 | Fresher by 53 months | |
Screen size | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Sharper screen (+769k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony TX30
TL320 | TX30 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Samsung TL320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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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 |