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Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX300

Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB1000
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Successor is Sony WX350
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Samsung TL320 and Sony WX300, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WX300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TL320 grades against the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony WX300

 TL320 WX300 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung TL320

 WX300 TL320 
LaunchedFebruary 2013February 2009Fresher by 48 months

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony WX300

 TL320 WX300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL320 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL320 and Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TL320 against the WX300.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL320 and WX300 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TL320 and WX300.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX300 to show more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older TL320 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
34
has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
MP count decent (18MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography factors
Sony WX300 Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL320
Sports photography with Sony WX300
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography advice
Sony WX300 Travel photography advice
59
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL320
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL320
Vlogging with Sony WX300
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony WX300
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Also Known as WB1000 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-23 2013-02-20
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 - 166 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $380 $330