Samsung TL320 vs Sony A37

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung TL320 versus Sony A37, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and A37 (16MP) and the TL320 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL320 was revealed 4 years earlier than the A37 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TL320 grades versus the A37 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL320 and Sony SLT-A37. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL320 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL320 has got outside 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) whilst the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

See the Samsung TL320 versus Sony A37 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TL320 vs the A37.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and A37 is 98 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL320 and A37.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL320 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A37 will provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged TL320 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.