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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W560

Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W560 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB1000
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W560 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Samsung TL320 vs Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL320 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was revealed 22 months before the W560 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TL320 matches up against the W560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony W560

 TL320 W560 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung TL320

 W560 TL320 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 22 months

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony W560

 TL320 W560 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung TL320 has got outside 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 W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL320 versus the W560.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and W560 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TL320 and W560.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W560 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older TL320 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W560 as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL320
Street photography with Sony W560
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography features
Sony W560 Sports photography features
30
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography factors
Sony W560 Travel photography factors
59
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography information
Sony W560 Landscape photography information
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
42
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging information
Sony W560 Vlogging information
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony W560
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Also called WB1000 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 dimensions 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $380 $139