Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX100

Here is a in depth overview of the Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the TL100 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL100 was brought out 4 years before the RX100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TL100 matches up versus the RX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung TL100 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL100 offers physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TL100 compared to the RX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL100 and RX100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TL100 and RX100.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL100 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 will render extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older TL100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.