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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A33

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A33 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB1000
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Replacement is Sony A35
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A33 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Samsung TL320 versus Sony A33, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL320 (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the TL320 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL320 was unveiled 18 months prior to the A33 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TL320 scores versus the A33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony A33

 TL320 A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung TL320

 A33 TL320 
AnnouncedAugust 2010February 2009More modern by 18 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony A33

 TL320 A33 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL320 comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung TL320 versus Sony A33 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TL320 against the A33.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL320 and A33 is 98 and 67 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL320 and A33.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL320 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A33 will produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL320 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
Portrait photography with Sony A33
33
focusing manually
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
71
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL320
Street photography with Sony A33
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography details
Sony A33 Sports photography details
29
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery life (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL320
Travel photography with Sony A33
59
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (340 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography information
Sony A33 Landscape photography information
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
66
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
not so great battery life (340 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging information
Sony A33 Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
77
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony A33
 Samsung TL320Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL320 Sony SLT-A33
Otherwise known as WB1000 -
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-02-23 2010-08-24
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 500g (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 591
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $380 $230