Samsung TL240 vs Sony RX100 VI

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung TL240 vs Sony RX100 VI, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL240 was launched 9 years prior to the RX100 VI which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TL240 matches up vs the RX100 VI with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL240 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL240 has got exterior dimensions 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 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TL240 against the RX100 VI.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and RX100 VI is 95 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL240 and RX100 VI.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL240 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX100 VI will result in more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged TL240 will be behind in sensor technology.