Samsung TL320 vs Sony W530

The following is a extended analysis of the Samsung TL320 vs Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL320 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was revealed 22 months earlier than the W530 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TL320 scores versus the W530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL320 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL320 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL320 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TL320 versus the W530.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL320 and W530 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL320 and W530.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W530 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged TL320 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.