Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX10

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung TL100 versus Sony RX10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the TL100 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL100 was brought out 6 years prior to the RX10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TL100 grades vs the RX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL100 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL100 provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TL100 versus the RX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TL100 and RX10 is 91 and 58 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TL100 and RX10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TL100 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX10 will render greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older TL100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.