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Samsung TL500 vs Sony W320

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42
Samsung TL500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is EX1
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony W320 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung TL500 vs Sony W320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and W320 (14MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and W320 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The TL500 was unveiled 7 months later than the W320 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TL500 matches up vs the W320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Sony W320

 TL500 W320 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2010Fresher by 7 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung TL500

 W320 TL500 

Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Sony W320

 TL500 W320 
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL500 features physical measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TL500 vs the W320.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and W320 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL500 and W320.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL500 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W320 will deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern TL500 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL500 Portrait photography factors
Sony W320 Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL500 Street photography info
Sony W320 Street photography info
66
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average (386 grams)
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL500 Sports photography details
Sony W320 Sports photography details
29
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL500 Travel photography factors
Sony W320 Travel photography factors
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (386g)
MP count low (10MP)
66
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL500 Landscape photography advice
Sony W320 Landscape photography advice
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
33
fairly wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
64
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than average (386 grams)
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL500 and Sony W320
 Samsung TL500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Otherwise known as EX1 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-07-09 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.4 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 386g (0.85 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 129 not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-07A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $527 $269