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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W510

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W510 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB1000
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W510 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Samsung TL320 and Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL320 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was released 22 months before the W510 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the TL320 scores against the W510 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony W510

 TL320 W510 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung TL320

 W510 TL320 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 22 months

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony W510

 TL320 W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL320 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL320 and Sony W510 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TL320 compared to the W510.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL320 and W510 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL320 and W510.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged TL320 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography features
Sony W510 Portrait photography features
33
you can focus manually
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
29
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography features
Sony W510 Travel photography features
59
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography factors
Sony W510 Landscape photography factors
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL320
Vlogging with Sony W510
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony W510
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Other name WB1000 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-23 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 - 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $380 $99