Samsung TL320 vs Sony A77
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A77 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A77 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL320 & Sony SLT-A77. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL320 Gallery & Sony A77 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony A77
TL320 | A77 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Samsung TL320
A77 | TL320 | |||
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Announced | October 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 32 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony A77
TL320 | A77 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Samsung TL320 vs Sony A77 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A77 Specifications
Samsung TL320 | Sony SLT-A77 | |
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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 |