Samsung TL225 vs Sony RX100 VA

Following is a thorough review of the Samsung TL225 versus Sony RX100 VA, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL225 was launched 10 years prior to the RX100 VA which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TL225 scores against the RX100 VA when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL225 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung TL225 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TL225 against the RX100 VA.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL225 and RX100 VA is 94 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL225 and RX100 VA.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL225 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will give more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged TL225 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.