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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed November 2009
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Also Known as ST550
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-FC150 versus Samsung TL225, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was introduced 4 months later than the TL225 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-FC150 matches up against the TL225 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung TL225

 EX-FC150 TL225 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Casio EX-FC150

 TL225 EX-FC150 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung TL225

 EX-FC150 TL225 
ReleasedNovember 2009August 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FC150 versus Samsung TL225 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC150 versus the TL225.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and TL225 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and TL225.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung TL225 to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Samsung TL225
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high frames per second (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography features
Samsung TL225 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
59
includes touch focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (187g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography features
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging details
Samsung TL225 Vlogging details
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (187 grams)
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung TL225
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Samsung TL225
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Samsung TL225
Alternate name - ST550
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-11-16 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 173 grams (0.38 lb) 187 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $350 $488