Samsung TL500 vs Sony RX100 VII

The following is a in depth overview of the Samsung TL500 vs Sony RX100 VII, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and RX100 VII (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL500 was announced 10 years prior to the RX100 VII which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TL500 scores vs the RX100 VII with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung TL500 offers exterior dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Samsung TL500 vs Sony RX100 VII in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TL500 versus the RX100 VII.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL500 and RX100 VII is 88 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL500 and RX100 VII.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL500 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 VII will deliver greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged TL500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.