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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST550
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-H15 and Samsung TL225, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was announced 5 months later than the TL225 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-H15 grades versus the TL225 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Samsung TL225

 EX-H15 TL225 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Casio EX-H15

 TL225 EX-H15 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k461kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Samsung TL225

 EX-H15 TL225 
LaunchedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H15 vs the TL225.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and TL225 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and TL225.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Casio EX-H15 to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography details
34
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Samsung TL225
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography details
Samsung TL225 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
features touch focus
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (187 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
37
decently wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging features
Samsung TL225 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
29
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (187 grams)
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Samsung TL225
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Samsung TL225
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Samsung TL225
Alternative name - ST550
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161 gr (0.35 pounds) 187 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-90 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $488