Samsung TL205 vs Sony RX100 VII

In this article, we will be contrasting the Samsung TL205 versus Sony RX100 VII, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") use different sensor size.

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The TL205 was revealed 10 years before the RX100 VII and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TL205 scores against the RX100 VII in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL205 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL205 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL205 versus Sony RX100 VII in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TL205 versus the RX100 VII.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and RX100 VII is 94 and 88 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL205 and RX100 VII.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL205 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 VII will produce more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older TL205 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.