Samsung TL225 vs Sony RX100 VI

The following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung TL225 vs Sony RX100 VI, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL225 was revealed 9 years earlier than the RX100 VI which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TL225 grades versus the RX100 VI in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL225 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TL225 vs the RX100 VI.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and RX100 VI is 94 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and RX100 VI.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL225 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 VI will produce greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL225 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.