Samsung TL210 vs Sony RX1

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung TL210 versus Sony RX1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the TL210 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL210 was announced 4 years prior to the RX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TL210 grades vs the RX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL210 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL210 offers outer 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 RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TL210 against the RX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TL210 and RX1 is 94 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL210 and RX1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL210 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX1 will produce greater detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older TL210 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.