Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX1R

In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung TL100 and Sony RX1R, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the TL100 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The TL100 was introduced 5 years before the RX1R and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the TL100 matches up vs the RX1R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL100 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL100 provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TL100 compared to the RX1R.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL100 and RX1R is 91 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL100 and RX1R.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL100 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1R will give you greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older TL100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.