Samsung TL205 vs Sony RX1R II

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung TL205 vs Sony RX1R II, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The TL205 was announced 6 years prior to the RX1R II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TL205 matches up versus the RX1R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL205 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL205 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL205 features outside 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) whilst the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TL205 and the RX1R II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL205 and RX1R II is 94 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and RX1R II.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL205 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will result in more detail with its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged TL205 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.