Samsung TL220 vs Sony RX100 VII

The following is a extended review of the Samsung TL220 and Sony RX100 VII, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") boast totally different sensor size.

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The TL220 was manufactured 11 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TL220 grades against the RX100 VII in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL220 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL220 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL220 has got outer 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 VII has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TL220 versus the RX100 VII.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and RX100 VII is 95 and 88 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL220 and RX100 VII.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL220 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 VII will result in extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged TL220 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.