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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 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
  • Additionally Known as ST550
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Casio EX-S7 versus Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was introduced 7 months later than the TL225 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-S7 matches up versus the TL225 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Samsung TL225

 EX-S7 TL225 
LaunchedFebruary 2010August 2009Fresher by 7 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Casio EX-S7

 TL225 EX-S7 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung TL225

 EX-S7 TL225 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-S7 and the TL225.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and TL225.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-S7 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
Travel photography with Samsung TL225
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
supports touch to focus
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (187g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography information
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
rather wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging info
Samsung TL225 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
29
rather wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (187g)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Samsung TL225
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Samsung TL225
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Samsung TL225
Also called as - ST550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-21 2009-08-13
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 121g (0.27 pounds) 187g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-80 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $140 $488