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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W710

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W710 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB1000
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W710 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung TL320 vs Sony W710, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was brought out 4 years earlier than the W710 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TL320 matches up vs the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony W710

 TL320 W710 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung TL320

 W710 TL320 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony W710

 TL320 W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL320 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TL320 vs the W710.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL320 and W710 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TL320 and W710.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W710 to give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged TL320 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
33
has manual focus
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography details
Sony W710 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than average (114g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography factors
Sony W710 Sports photography factors
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography details
Sony W710 Travel photography details
59
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average (114 grams)
comes with focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL320
Landscape photography with Sony W710
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging factors
Sony W710 Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
34
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony W710
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Also called as WB1000 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-23 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 240 photographs
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 shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $380 $90