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Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX66

Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX66 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 Known as WB1000
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX66 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was released 4 years earlier than the TX66 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TL320 grades against the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony TX66

 TL320 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung TL320

 TX66 TL320 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony TX66

 TL320 TX66 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung TL320 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TL320 against the TX66.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and TX66 is 98 and 97 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL320 and TX66.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX66 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged TL320 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX66 Portrait photography highlights
34
has manual focus
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography highlights
Sony TX66 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography info
Sony TX66 Sports photography info
30
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography information
Sony TX66 Travel photography information
59
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
better than average battery (250 per charge)
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography features
Sony TX66 Landscape photography features
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
better than average battery (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging info
Sony TX66 Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
36
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony TX66
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Also Known as WB1000 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-23 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 109g (0.24 pounds)
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 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
Battery life - 250 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $380 $350