Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX100 III

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung TL100 versus Sony RX100 III, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the TL100 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The TL100 was launched 6 years before the RX100 III which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TL100 scores versus the RX100 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL100 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung TL100 features outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL100 versus Sony RX100 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TL100 against the RX100 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and RX100 III is 91 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL100 and RX100 III.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL100 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 III will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged TL100 will be behind in sensor technology.