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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W690

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W690 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
  • Alternate Name is WB1000
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W690 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Samsung TL320 and Sony W690, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was unveiled 4 years prior to the W690 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TL320 grades vs the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony W690

 TL320 W690 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung TL320

 W690 TL320 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony W690

 TL320 W690 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL320 offers outer dimensions 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) and the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the TL320 vs the W690.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL320 and W690 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TL320 and W690.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W690 to offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged TL320 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography information
Sony W690 Portrait photography information
33
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography features
Sony W690 Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography advice
Sony W690 Sports photography advice
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography features
Sony W690 Travel photography features
59
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W690 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
42
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging information
Sony W690 Vlogging information
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony W690
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Also Known as WB1000 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-23 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.30 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
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $380 $297