Samsung TL205 vs Sony RX100 VI

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung TL205 versus Sony RX100 VI, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") possess different sensor measurements.

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The TL205 was brought out 9 years before the RX100 VI which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the TL205 grades versus the RX100 VI in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL205 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL205 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL205 features exterior dimensions 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 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TL205 against the RX100 VI.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and RX100 VI is 94 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL205 and RX100 VI.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL205 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 VI will show more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged TL205 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.