Samsung TL500 vs Sony RX100 III

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung TL500 and Sony RX100 III, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and RX100 III (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL500 was unveiled 4 years prior to the RX100 III and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TL500 scores against the RX100 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL500 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL500 has external dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL500 and Sony RX100 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TL500 compared to the RX100 III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and RX100 III is 88 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL500 and RX100 III.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL500 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 III will offer you greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older TL500 is going to be behind in sensor tech.