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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W380

Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W380 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is WB1000
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W380 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung TL320 and Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL320 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was launched 10 months prior to the W380 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TL320 scores against the W380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony W380

 TL320 W380 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung TL320

 W380 TL320 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony W380

 TL320 W380 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung TL320 features external 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 W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Samsung TL320 and Sony W380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TL320 versus the W380.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and W380 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL320 and W380.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W380 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged TL320 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
34
focusing manually
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography info
Sony W380 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W380 as a Sports photography camera
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL320
Travel photography with Sony W380
59
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography information
Sony W380 Landscape photography information
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
38
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging details
Sony W380 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony W380
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Also called WB1000 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-23 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options 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
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 - 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $380 $44