Samsung TL205 vs Sony RX100

The following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung TL205 versus Sony RX100, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") use totally different sensor size.

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The TL205 was brought out 3 years earlier than the RX100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TL205 matches up versus the RX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL205 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL205 has external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL205 versus Sony RX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TL205 against the RX100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TL205 and RX100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and RX100.

Clearly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL205 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 will give you more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged TL205 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.