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Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX500

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB1000
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Older Model is Sony WX350
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX500, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was introduced 7 years prior to the WX500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TL320 grades against the WX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony WX500

 TL320 WX500 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung TL320

 WX500 TL320 
LaunchedApril 2015February 2009Fresher by 74 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony WX500

 TL320 WX500 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL320 comes with physical 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 WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TL320 against the WX500.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TL320 and WX500 is 98 and 91 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL320 and WX500.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX500 to give greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older TL320 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX500 Portrait photography advice
33
focusing manually
has face detect focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
decent megapixels (18MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography features
Sony WX500 Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (236 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography factors
Sony WX500 Sports photography factors
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (360 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography info
Sony WX500 Travel photography info
59
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
great battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition (236g)
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography details
Sony WX500 Landscape photography details
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
49
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery power (360 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX500 Vlogging highlights
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
35
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (236g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony WX500
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Also Known as WB1000 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-23 2015-04-14
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 - 236g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 360 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $380 $348