Samsung TL220 vs Sony RX100 VI

Below is a extended review of the Samsung TL220 versus Sony RX100 VI, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL220 was released 9 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the TL220 matches up against the RX100 VI with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL220 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung TL220 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL220 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TL220 compared to the RX100 VI.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and RX100 VI is 95 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL220 and RX100 VI.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL220 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 VI will give you more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older TL220 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.