Samsung TL225 vs Sony RX100 IV

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung TL225 versus Sony RX100 IV, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL225 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the RX100 IV and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TL225 grades versus the RX100 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL225 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL225 versus Sony RX100 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TL225 versus the RX100 IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and RX100 IV is 94 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TL225 and RX100 IV.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TL225 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 IV will provide more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older TL225 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.