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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W230

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W230 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB1000
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W230 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung TL320 vs Sony W230, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL320 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was launched about the same time to the W230 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TL320 grades against the W230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony W230

 TL320 W230 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Samsung TL320

 W230 TL320 

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony W230

 TL320 W230 
LaunchedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL320 has got exterior 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 W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung TL320 vs Sony W230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TL320 versus the W230.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and W230 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL320 and W230.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
Portrait photography with Sony W230
33
you can focus manually
has face detection focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL320
Street photography with Sony W230
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL320
Sports photography with Sony W230
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography information
Sony W230 Travel photography information
59
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography factors
Sony W230 Landscape photography factors
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging details
Sony W230 Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony W230
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Otherwise known as WB1000 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-23 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $380 $180