Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX1R II

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung TL100 versus Sony RX1R II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the TL100 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The TL100 was brought out 7 years prior to the RX1R II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TL100 grades vs the RX1R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL100 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung TL100 features external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check the Samsung TL100 versus Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TL100 versus the RX1R II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and RX1R II is 91 and 78 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TL100 and RX1R II.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL100 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1R II will provide more detail having its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older TL100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.