Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX500

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL320 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Samsung TL320 vs Sony WX500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.