Samsung TL350 vs Sony RX100 VII

Following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung TL350 and Sony RX100 VII, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the TL350 (10MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the TL350 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL350 was revealed 10 years before the RX100 VII which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the TL350 scores against the RX100 VII in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL350 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL350 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL350 and Sony RX100 VII in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TL350 versus the RX100 VII.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TL350 and RX100 VII is 94 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TL350 and RX100 VII.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL350 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 VII will deliver extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged TL350 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.