Samsung TL220 vs Sony RX100 IV

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung TL220 and Sony RX100 IV, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The TL220 was introduced 6 years earlier than the RX100 IV which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TL220 grades versus the RX100 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL220 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL220 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL220 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL220 and Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TL220 against the RX100 IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL220 and RX100 IV is 95 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL220 and RX100 IV.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL220 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX100 IV will resolve more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged TL220 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.