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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A77

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A77 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB1000
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A700
  • Renewed by Sony A77 II
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A77 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung TL320 vs Sony A77, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and A77 (24MP) and the TL320 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL320 was introduced 3 years earlier than the A77 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the TL320 grades versus the A77 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony A77

 TL320 A77 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Samsung TL320

 A77 TL320 
AnnouncedOctober 2011February 2009Fresher by 32 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony A77

 TL320 A77 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL320 enjoys external measurements 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 A77 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL320 against the A77.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A77 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and A77 is 98 and 59 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL320 and A77.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL320 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A77 will produce extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older TL320 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography factors
Sony A77 Portrait photography factors
33
manual focus
features face detection focusing
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography features
Sony A77 Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL320
Sports photography with Sony A77
29
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (470 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL320
Travel photography with Sony A77
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (470 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography info
Sony A77 Landscape photography info
43
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
terrible battery life (470 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL320
Vlogging with Sony A77
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
76
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony A77
 Samsung TL320Sony SLT-A77
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony SLT-A77
Also called as WB1000 -
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2009-02-23 2011-10-25
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 12.00 m
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 732 gr (1.61 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 801
Other
Battery life - 470 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $380 $900