Samsung TL500 vs Sony RX1R

The following is a in-depth review of the Samsung TL500 vs Sony RX1R, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and RX1R (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL500 was manufactured 4 years prior to the RX1R which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TL500 matches up against the RX1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung TL500 offers physical measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

See the Samsung TL500 vs Sony RX1R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TL500 compared to the RX1R.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TL500 and RX1R is 88 and 79 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL500 and RX1R.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL500 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R will deliver greater detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged TL500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.