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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W730

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W730 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
  • Alternate Name is WB1000
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W730 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung TL320 and Sony W730, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was announced 4 years before the W730 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the TL320 scores versus the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony W730

 TL320 W730 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung TL320

 W730 TL320 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony W730

 TL320 W730 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL320 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL320 and Sony W730 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TL320 vs the W730.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL320 and W730 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL320 and W730.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W730 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged TL320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W730 as a Portrait photography camera
33
focusing manually
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition (122g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography details
Sony W730 Sports photography details
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL320
Travel photography with Sony W730
59
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (122 grams)
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography info
Sony W730 Landscape photography info
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W730 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (122g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony W730
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Also Known as WB1000 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-23 2013-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface 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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
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
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $380 $138