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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W800

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W800 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB1000
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2014
Photography Glossary

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W800 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung TL320 vs Sony W800, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was launched 6 years prior to the W800 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the TL320 grades versus the W800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony W800

 TL320 W800 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung TL320

 W800 TL320 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2009More recent by 60 months

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony W800

 TL320 W800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung TL320 offers outer 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) whilst the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TL320 vs the W800.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TL320 and W800 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL320 and W800.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W800 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older TL320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
Portrait photography with Sony W800
33
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
Sony W800 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography factors
Sony W800 Sports photography factors
29
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography info
Sony W800 Travel photography info
59
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL320
Landscape photography with Sony W800
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
40
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W800 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
33
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony W800
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Also Known as WB1000 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-23 2014-02-13
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 AVI MPEG4
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 - 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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-BN
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 Single Single
Retail price $380 $90