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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL220 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST500
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and TL220 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was brought out 7 months before the TL220 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-FC100 scores vs the TL220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung TL220

 EX-FC100 TL220 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Casio EX-FC100

 TL220 EX-FC100 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung TL220

 EX-FC100 TL220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 has external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FC100 against the TL220.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and TL220.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung TL220 to result in more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Samsung TL220
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Travel photography highlights
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.6)
62
offers touch focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging info
Samsung TL220 Vlogging info
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung TL220
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung TL220
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Samsung TL220
Also referred to as - ST500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
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, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 169 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
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