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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released September 2010
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL100
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was launched 9 months later than the TL205 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z16 grades versus the TL205 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung TL205

 EX-Z16 TL205 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2010More recent by 9 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Casio EX-Z16

 TL205 EX-Z16 
Display dimension2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung TL205

 EX-Z16 TL205 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the TL205.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and TL205 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and TL205.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer EX-Z16 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z16
Street photography with Samsung TL205
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography features
Samsung TL205 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL205 Travel photography factors
53
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (177g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z16
Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (848 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others (177g)
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung TL205
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung TL205
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung TL205
Alternative name - PL100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-09-20 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 2.7 inches
Display resolution 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 177g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $100 $180