Samsung TL350 vs Sony RX100 III

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung TL350 and Sony RX100 III, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL350 (10MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the TL350 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL350 was introduced 5 years prior to the RX100 III and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TL350 scores vs the RX100 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL350 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL350 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL350 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL350 and Sony RX100 III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TL350 compared to the RX100 III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL350 and RX100 III is 94 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL350 and RX100 III.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL350 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 III will deliver greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older TL350 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.