Samsung TL225 vs Sony RX100 VII

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung TL225 vs Sony RX100 VII, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The TL225 was released 11 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TL225 matches up vs the RX100 VII in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL225 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL225 comes with exterior dimensions 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 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL225 vs Sony RX100 VII in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TL225 and the RX100 VII.

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

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and RX100 VII.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL225 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 VII will give greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL225 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.