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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A99

Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A99 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB1000
Sony A99
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony A99

 TL320 A99 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Samsung TL320

 A99 TL320 
ReleasedDecember 2012February 2009More modern by 46 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k460kCrisper screen (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony A99

 TL320 A99 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL320 and A99 is 98 and 57 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography advice
Sony A99 Portrait photography advice
34
you can focus manually
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography features
Sony A99 Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
75
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL320
Sports photography with Sony A99
30
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A99 as a Travel photography camera
59
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
environment proof
MP count good (24MP)
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (500 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography info
Sony A99 Landscape photography info
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging highlights
Sony A99 Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
76
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony A99
 Samsung TL320Sony SLT-A99
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