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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is EX1
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung TL500, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively close but the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") have different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S7 was brought out 4 months before the TL500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-S7 scores against the TL500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Samsung TL500

 EX-S7 TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Casio EX-S7

 TL500 EX-S7 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung TL500

 EX-S7 TL500 
LaunchedFebruary 2010July 2010Same generation
Manually focus More exact focusing
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 features outer 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) while the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S7 versus the TL500.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and TL500 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and TL500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-S7 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-S7 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography information
Samsung TL500 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
Travel photography with Samsung TL500
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (386 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Landscape photography camera
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging features
Samsung TL500 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
64
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others (386 grams)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Samsung TL500
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Samsung TL500
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Samsung TL500
Also called - EX1
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-21 2010-07-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 386g (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-80 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $140 $527