Samsung TL320 vs Sony RX100 II

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung TL320 vs Sony RX100 II, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the TL320 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") have different sensor sizing.

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The TL320 was brought out 5 years before the RX100 II and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TL320 grades versus the RX100 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL320 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL320 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL320 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TL320 compared to the RX100 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and RX100 II is 98 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL320 and RX100 II.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TL320 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 II will offer greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older TL320 is going to be behind in sensor tech.