Samsung TL225 vs Sony RX100 III

In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung TL225 versus Sony RX100 III, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") come with different sensor sizes.

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The TL225 was manufactured 5 years before the RX100 III and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TL225 grades vs the RX100 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL225 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL225 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung TL225 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL225 versus Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TL225 versus the RX100 III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and RX100 III is 94 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and RX100 III.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TL225 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 III will resolve extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older TL225 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.