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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W570

Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W570 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
  • Other Name is WB1000
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W570 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Samsung TL320 versus Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was introduced 22 months earlier than the W570 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TL320 scores vs the W570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony W570

 TL320 W570 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung TL320

 W570 TL320 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 22 months

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony W570

 TL320 W570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL320 features outside dimensions 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) whilst the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TL320 compared to the W570.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and W570 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL320 and W570.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W570 to show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older TL320 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography advice
Sony W570 Portrait photography advice
34
has manual focus
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL320
Street photography with Sony W570
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography information
Sony W570 Sports photography information
30
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography info
Sony W570 Travel photography info
59
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging highlights
Sony W570 Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
29
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony W570
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Other name WB1000 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-23 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.70 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 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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $380 $159