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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W330

Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB1000
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W330 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Samsung TL320 versus Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL320 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was introduced 10 months before the W330 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TL320 scores versus the W330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony W330

 TL320 W330 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung TL320

 W330 TL320 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony W330

 TL320 W330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung TL320 has outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TL320 vs the W330.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TL320 and W330 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL320 and W330.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W330 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged TL320 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
Portrait photography with Sony W330
34
you can focus manually
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography advice
Sony W330 Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W330 as a Sports photography camera
30
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography advice
Sony W330 Travel photography advice
59
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL320
Landscape photography with Sony W330
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
38
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging advice
Sony W330 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
26
quite wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony W330
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Alternate name WB1000 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-23 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 - 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $380 $170