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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL220 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
  • Announced September 2010
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST500
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL220, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was launched 14 months after the TL220 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z16 grades vs the TL220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung TL220

 EX-Z16 TL220 
RevealedSeptember 2010August 2009Newer by 14 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Casio EX-Z16

 TL220 EX-Z16 
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung TL220

 EX-Z16 TL220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 provides outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL220 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z16 against the TL220.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and TL220 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and TL220.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-Z16 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography information
Samsung TL220 Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
53
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography factors
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small ( inch)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL220 Vlogging advice
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (848 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
31
relatively wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung TL220
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung TL220
Also Known as - ST500
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-20 2009-08-13
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 3 inches
Resolution of display 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 169g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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
Battery model - SLB-07A
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $100 $90