Clicky

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX5

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Alternative Name is WB1000
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2010
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung TL320 versus Sony WX5, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL320 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The TL320 was launched 16 months earlier than the WX5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TL320 grades versus the WX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

        

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony WX5

 TL320 WX5 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung TL320

 WX5 TL320 
LaunchedJuly 2010February 2009Newer by 16 months
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony WX5

 TL320 WX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL320 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL320 versus Sony WX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TL320 versus the WX5.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and WX5 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL320 and WX5.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged TL320 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX5 Portrait photography advice
33
has manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL320
Street photography with Sony WX5
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography information
Sony WX5 Sports photography information
29
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography features
Sony WX5 Travel photography features
59
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.4)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography information
Sony WX5 Landscape photography information
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging factors
Sony WX5 Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no mic port
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony WX5
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Also called WB1000 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-23 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.8"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 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 5.10 m
Flash options 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
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 - 146g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $380 $250