Samsung TL320 vs Sony RX100 VA

The following is a thorough review of the Samsung TL320 vs Sony RX100 VA, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the TL320 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL320 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TL320 scores versus the RX100 VA in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are available at Samsung TL320 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL320 provides outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL320 vs Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TL320 versus the RX100 VA.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TL320 and RX100 VA is 98 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL320 and RX100 VA.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL320 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 VA will render greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL320 will be behind in sensor tech.