Samsung TL320 vs Sony RX1R

Here is a thorough review of the Samsung TL320 and Sony RX1R, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the TL320 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL320 was brought out 5 years before the RX1R and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TL320 scores versus the RX1R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung TL320 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung TL320 offers exterior dimensions 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 RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL320 and Sony RX1R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TL320 versus the RX1R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and RX1R is 98 and 79 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TL320 and RX1R.

As you can see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TL320 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX1R will render more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older TL320 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.