Samsung TL350 vs Sony RX1R II

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung TL350 vs Sony RX1R II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL350 (10MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the TL350 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL350 was released 6 years earlier than the RX1R II which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TL350 scores versus the RX1R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung TL350 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL350 provides external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL350 vs Sony RX1R II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TL350 and the RX1R II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TL350 and RX1R II is 94 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL350 and RX1R II.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL350 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL350 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.