Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL320

      Disclosure: We earn money from the affiliate links to products associated with content in this article.

      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung TL100 and the Samsung TL320, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Samsung TL100 was introduced in January 2009 and Samsung TL320 was introduced in February 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Samsung TL100 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Samsung TL320 Highlights

      • 12.2 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung TL100 and Samsung TL320.

      PROS

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL320

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL320

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL320

      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Samsung TL100

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung TL100 over Samsung TL320.

      Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL320
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.6 vs f/5.8
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung TL100.

      Advantage of Samsung TL320

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung TL320 over Samsung TL100.

      Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL320
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel vs 12.2 Megapixel
      Reaches Wider Angle 35 mm vs 24 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 105 mm vs 120 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 3x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.0 vs f/2.8
      Min Macro Focus Distance 10 cm vs 5 cm
      Larger Screen 2.70" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 460k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 1 sec vs 16 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1500 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Higher Video Resolution 640 x 480 vs 1280 x 720

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung TL320.

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Samsung TL100 Samsung TL320
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Samsung TL100 Samsung TL320
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12 Megapixel12.2 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot460k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1500 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution640 x 4801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Samsung TL100 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution and Samsung TL320 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Samsung TL100 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Samsung TL320 features a 12.2 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Samsung TL100 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3984 x 2656, 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048, 1536, 1024 x 768 with 16:9, 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios. Samsung TL320 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2654, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 16:9, 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      External Storage Slots

      Samsung TL100 has a single SD/MMC/SDHC card slot. Samsung TL320 has a single SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec on Samsung TL100, and up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung TL320.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.00 m on Samsung TL320..

      Physical Parameters

      Samsung TL100 body has dimensions of 105 x 61 x 37 mm (4.13 x 2.4 x 1.46") and Samsung TL320 body has dimensions of 97 x 61 x 21 mm (3.82 x 2.4 x 0.83"). Samsung TL100 weighs 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz) and Samsung TL320 weighs [].

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL320

      105 mm

      61 mm

      Image cannot be displayed

      97 mm

      61 mm

      Image cannot be displayed

      Size comparisons of Samsung TL100 and Samsung TL320

      Samsung TL100 and Samsung TL320 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL320

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL320

      GOOD
      74
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      70
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL320

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL320

      GOOD
      73
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL320

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Travel Photography

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL320

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)
      POOR
      44
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Samsung TL100 and Samsung TL320 and give them scores of 53 and 51 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL320

      OVERALL
      53
      OVERALL
      51

      Sensor

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL320

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL320

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL320

      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL320

      GOOD
      75
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      73
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL320

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL320

      POOR
      46
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL320

      POOR
      53
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)
      BAD
      25
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Internal Storage


      For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

      Amazon Affiliate Disclosure
      ZKelectronics is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for website owners to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon (.com, .co.uk, .ca, etc) and any other websites that may be affiliated with Amazon Service LLC Associates Program.