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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W370

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W370 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also Known as WB1000
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W370 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung TL320 and Sony W370, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL320 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was revealed 10 months before the W370 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the TL320 scores vs the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony W370

 TL320 W370 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung TL320

 W370 TL320 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony W370

 TL320 W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL320 provides outer dimensions 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) and the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TL320 versus the W370.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TL320 and W370 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL320 and W370.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W370 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older TL320 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
33
focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography factors
Sony W370 Street photography factors
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL320
Sports photography with Sony W370
29
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL320
Travel photography with Sony W370
59
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography information
Sony W370 Landscape photography information
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging factors
Sony W370 Vlogging factors
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony W370
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Otherwise known as WB1000 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-23 2010-01-07
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.00 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $380 $230