Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX55
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Launched February 2009
- Also referred to as WB1000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Launched July 2011
Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX55 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TL320 was launched 3 years before the TX55 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TL320 scores versus the TX55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL320 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony TX55
TL320 | TX55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung TL320
TX55 | TL320 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | February 2009 | Fresher by 29 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 460k | Clearer display (+770k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony TX55
TL320 | TX55 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL320 features 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 TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Compare the Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TL320 versus the TX55.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TL320 and TX55 is 98 and 97 respectively.
Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL320 and TX55.
To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX55 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older TL320 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Samsung TL320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Also called | WB1000 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-02-23 | 2011-07-24 |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 109 gr (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $380 | $350 |