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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Also referred to as EX1
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") have different sensor size.

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The EX-H15 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the TL500 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-H15 scores against the TL500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Samsung TL500

 EX-H15 TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Casio EX-H15

 TL500 EX-H15 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k461kCrisper screen (+153k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Samsung TL500

 EX-H15 TL500 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2010Same generation
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H15 comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the TL500.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and TL500 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and TL500.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-H15 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Casio EX-H15 will provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography information
34
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Samsung TL500
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL500 Travel photography advice
64
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (386g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H15
Landscape photography with Samsung TL500
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
Vlogging with Samsung TL500
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
64
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (386g)
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Samsung TL500
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Samsung TL500
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Samsung TL500
Also referred to as - EX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161 gr (0.35 lb) 386 gr (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery ID NP-90 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $527