Samsung TL205 vs Sony RX1R

Here is a complete overview of the Samsung TL205 vs Sony RX1R, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The TL205 was manufactured 4 years before the RX1R and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TL205 matches up against the RX1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL205 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung TL205 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL205 features external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TL205 versus the RX1R.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and RX1R is 94 and 79 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and RX1R.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TL205 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R will offer you extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older TL205 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.