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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W310

Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W310 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB1000
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W310 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Samsung TL320 versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL320 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was manufactured 10 months prior to the W310 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TL320 grades against the W310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony W310

 TL320 W310 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung TL320

 W310 TL320 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony W310

 TL320 W310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL320 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TL320 vs the W310.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TL320 and W310 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL320 and W310.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos however you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged TL320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography information
Sony W310 Portrait photography information
34
manual focus
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography info
Sony W310 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography info
Sony W310 Sports photography info
30
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
59
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography info
Sony W310 Landscape photography info
43
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W310 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony W310
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Otherwise known as WB1000 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-23 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 137g (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $380 $150