Clicky

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX30

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Also Known as WB1000
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung TL320 and Sony WX30, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The TL320 was launched 3 years prior to the WX30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TL320 scores versus the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony WX30

 TL320 WX30 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung TL320

 WX30 TL320 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 29 months
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony WX30

 TL320 WX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL320 offers physical 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 WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL320 and Sony WX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TL320 against the WX30.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL320 and WX30 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL320 and WX30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX30 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged TL320 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX30 Portrait photography factors
33
you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography factors
Sony WX30 Street photography factors
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL320
Sports photography with Sony WX30
29
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography information
Sony WX30 Travel photography information
59
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography info
Sony WX30 Landscape photography info
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL320
Vlogging with Sony WX30
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony WX30
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Also referred to as WB1000 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-23 2011-07-25
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $380 $259