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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-FC100 versus Samsung TL205, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was brought out 12 months earlier than the TL205 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the TL205 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung TL205

 EX-FC100 TL205 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Casio EX-FC100

 TL205 EX-FC100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung TL205

 EX-FC100 TL205 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FC100 versus Samsung TL205 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC100 against the TL205.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and TL205 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and TL205.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung TL205 to provide more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography info
Samsung TL205 Sports photography info
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
Travel photography with Samsung TL205
52
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.6)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (177g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging details
Samsung TL205 Vlogging details
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung TL205
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung TL205
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Samsung TL205
Also called - PL100
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 177g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $180