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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W830

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W830 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB1000
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Photography Glossary

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W830 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung TL320 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was announced 5 years before the W830 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TL320 grades vs the W830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony W830

 TL320 W830 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung TL320

 W830 TL320 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2009More recent by 59 months

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony W830

 TL320 W830 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL320 offers external measurements 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 W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TL320 versus the W830.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TL320 and W830 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL320 and W830.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W830 to produce more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older TL320 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography factors
Sony W830 Portrait photography factors
33
you can focus manually
includes face detect focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography info
Sony W830 Street photography info
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography advice
Sony W830 Sports photography advice
29
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL320
Travel photography with Sony W830
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography info
Sony W830 Landscape photography info
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL320
Vlogging with Sony W830
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
32
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony W830
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Also called as WB1000 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-23 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 - 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $380 $128