Samsung TL220 vs Sony RX100 VA

Below is a extended comparison of the Samsung TL220 versus Sony RX100 VA, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL220 was unveiled 10 years before the RX100 VA and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TL220 grades versus the RX100 VA with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL220 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL220 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL220 has got outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL220 versus Sony RX100 VA in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TL220 and the RX100 VA.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and RX100 VA is 95 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL220 and RX100 VA.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL220 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 VA will offer greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older TL220 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.