Samsung TL500 vs Sony RX100 VI

Below is a extensive analysis of the Samsung TL500 vs Sony RX100 VI, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and RX100 VI (1") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The TL500 was announced 9 years before the RX100 VI and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TL500 grades against the RX100 VI with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL500 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung TL500 offers outer dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL500 vs Sony RX100 VI in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TL500 against the RX100 VI.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and RX100 VI is 88 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL500 and RX100 VI.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL500 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will render extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older TL500 will be behind in sensor technology.