Samsung TL210 vs Sony RX100 V

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung TL210 and Sony RX100 V, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the TL210 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL210 was revealed 7 years before the RX100 V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TL210 grades against the RX100 V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL210 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung TL210 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TL210 against the RX100 V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TL210 and RX100 V is 94 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL210 and RX100 V.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL210 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 V will show extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older TL210 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.