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Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX55

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Samsung TL320
(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
Sony TX55
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony TX55

 TL320 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung TL320

 TX55 TL320 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009Fresher by 29 months
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony TX55

 TL320 TX55 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TL320 and TX55 is 98 and 97 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
Portrait photography with Sony TX55
33
manual focus
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL320
Street photography with Sony TX55
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography info
Sony TX55 Sports photography info
29
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography features
Sony TX55 Travel photography features
59
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX55 Landscape photography highlights
43
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony TX55
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
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