Samsung TL225 vs Sony RX1R II

Here is a thorough review of the Samsung TL225 versus Sony RX1R II, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL225 was announced 7 years earlier than the RX1R II and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TL225 matches up against the RX1R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL225 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL225 has physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL225 versus Sony RX1R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TL225 against the RX1R II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL225 and RX1R II is 94 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TL225 and RX1R II.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL225 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX1R II will resolve extra detail with its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older TL225 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.