Samsung TL240 vs Sony RX100 II

The following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung TL240 and Sony RX100 II, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL240 was launched 4 years before the RX100 II which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TL240 scores versus the RX100 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL240 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung TL240 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL240 enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Samsung TL240 and Sony RX100 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TL240 and the RX100 II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and RX100 II is 95 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL240 and RX100 II.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL240 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX100 II will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged TL240 is going to be behind in sensor technology.