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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W810

Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W810 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
  • Also Known as WB1000
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W810 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung TL320 versus Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TL320 was brought out 5 years earlier than the W810 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TL320 grades against the W810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony W810

 TL320 W810 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung TL320

 W810 TL320 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2009More recent by 59 months

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony W810

 TL320 W810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung TL320 enjoys outer 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) and the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL320 versus Sony W810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL320 vs the W810.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TL320 and W810 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL320 and W810.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W810 to render greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older TL320 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography info
Sony W810 Portrait photography info
34
manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
good MP (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
Sony W810 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography highlights
Sony W810 Sports photography highlights
30
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography details
Sony W810 Travel photography details
59
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL320
Vlogging with Sony W810
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony W810
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Also Known as WB1000 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-23 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings 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 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 data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 200 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $380 $100