Samsung TL320 vs Sony RX10 IV

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Samsung TL320 vs Sony RX10 IV, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the TL320 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The TL320 was launched 9 years prior to the RX10 IV which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TL320 matches up versus the RX10 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL320 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung TL320 features outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

See the Samsung TL320 vs Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TL320 compared to the RX10 IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TL320 and RX10 IV is 98 and 52 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TL320 and RX10 IV.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL320 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX10 IV will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged TL320 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.