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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A57

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
56
Features
85
Overall
67

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A57 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB1000
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Older Model is Sony A55
  • Replacement is Sony A58
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A57 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Samsung TL320 vs Sony A57, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and A57 (16MP) and the TL320 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL320 was manufactured 4 years prior to the A57 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the TL320 grades vs the A57 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony A57

 TL320 A57 

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Samsung TL320

 A57 TL320 
LaunchedSeptember 2012February 2009Fresher by 43 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony A57

 TL320 A57 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL320 provides 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) and the Sony A57 has dimensions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TL320 versus the A57.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A57 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and A57 is 98 and 64 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL320 and A57.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL320 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A57 will render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older TL320 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A57 as a Portrait photography camera
33
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography factors
Sony A57 Street photography factors
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
75
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography features
Sony A57 Sports photography features
29
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
78
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL320
Travel photography with Sony A57
59
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography information
Sony A57 Landscape photography information
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging advice
Sony A57 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
76
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony A57
 Samsung TL320Sony SLT-A57
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL320 Sony SLT-A57
Also Known as WB1000 -
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-02-23 2012-09-13
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 618 gr (1.36 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 550 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $380 $1,000