Samsung TL240 vs Sony RX1R II

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung TL240 and Sony RX1R II, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The TL240 was unveiled 6 years prior to the RX1R II which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TL240 grades versus the RX1R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL240 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL240 has external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TL240 and the RX1R II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and RX1R II is 95 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL240 and RX1R II.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL240 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will give you more detail having an extra 28MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged TL240 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.