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Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX1

Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB1000
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX1 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung TL320 and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL320 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the TL320 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor sizes.

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The TL320 was released 5 months before the WX1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TL320 scores versus the WX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony WX1

 TL320 WX1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung TL320

 WX1 TL320 

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony WX1

 TL320 WX1 
IntroducedFebruary 2009August 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL320 has 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 WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TL320 vs the WX1.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and WX1 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TL320 and WX1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL320 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung TL320 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
Portrait photography with Sony WX1
34
focusing manually
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL320
Street photography with Sony WX1
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL320
Travel photography with Sony WX1
59
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (149g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography info
Sony WX1 Landscape photography info
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX1 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony WX1
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Also referred to as WB1000 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-23 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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 - 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $380 $149