Samsung TL320 vs Sony A99
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A99 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2009
- Additionally Known as WB1000
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
- Released December 2012
- Succeeded the Sony A900
- New Model is Sony A99 II
Samsung TL320 vs Sony A99 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung TL320 and Sony A99, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and A99 (24MP) and the TL320 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe TL320 was manufactured 4 years prior to the A99 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TL320 scores versus the A99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung TL320 vs Sony A99 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL320 & Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL320 Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony A99
TL320 | A99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Samsung TL320
A99 | TL320 | |||
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Released | December 2012 | February 2009 | More modern by 46 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Crisper screen (+769k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony A99
TL320 | A99 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Samsung TL320 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL320 has got external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung TL320 and Sony A99 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL320 versus the A99.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL320 and A99 is 98 and 57 respectively.
Samsung TL320 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL320 and A99.
Clearly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL320 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A99 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged TL320 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A99 Specifications
Samsung TL320 | Sony SLT-A99 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL320 | Sony SLT-A99 |
Also called as | WB1000 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-02-23 | 2012-12-12 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
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) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/250 seconds |
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 812 grams (1.79 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 89 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1555 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 photographs |
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 | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | Two |
Retail price | $380 | $1,998 |