Samsung TL205 vs Sony RX100 VA

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung TL205 vs Sony RX100 VA, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The TL205 was manufactured 9 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the TL205 grades versus the RX100 VA in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL205 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL205 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL205 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TL205 versus the RX100 VA.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and RX100 VA is 94 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL205 and RX100 VA.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL205 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 VA will render greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged TL205 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.