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Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX50

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB1000
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Samsung TL320 versus Sony WX50, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was announced 3 years earlier than the WX50 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TL320 scores versus the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony WX50

 TL320 WX50 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung TL320

 WX50 TL320 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 35 months
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony WX50

 TL320 WX50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL320 comes with 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 WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TL320 and the WX50.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and WX50 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TL320 and WX50.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX50 to provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older TL320 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
33
has manual focus
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography info
Sony WX50 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL320
Sports photography with Sony WX50
29
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX50 Travel photography highlights
59
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX50 Landscape photography highlights
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
38
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony WX50
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Also Known as WB1000 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-23 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.30 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
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 - 240 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $380 $250