Casio EX-10 vs Samsung TL220

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-10 vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly close but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and TL220 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The EX-10 was revealed 4 years after the TL220 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-10 grades versus the TL220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Samsung TL220. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 provides outer dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-10 vs Samsung TL220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-10 versus the TL220.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and TL220 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and TL220.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 uses the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The fresher EX-10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.