Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX10 IV

Here is a complete analysis of the Samsung TL100 versus Sony RX10 IV, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the TL100 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The TL100 was introduced 9 years earlier than the RX10 IV and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TL100 scores vs the RX10 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL100 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL100 comes with external 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 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL100 versus Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TL100 and the RX10 IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and RX10 IV is 91 and 52 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TL100 and RX10 IV.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TL100 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 IV will render extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older TL100 will be behind in sensor innovation.