Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX5

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung TL320 versus Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL320 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the TL320 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") use different sensor dimensions.

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The TL320 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the TX5 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TL320 scores against the TX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL320 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL320 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL320 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TL320 versus the TX5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and TX5 is 98 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL320 and TX5.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL320 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung TL320 will give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged TL320 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.