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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL240 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 TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as ST5000
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-Z16 versus Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was announced 9 months later than the TL240 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z16 grades vs the TL240 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung TL240

 EX-Z16 TL240 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2010More recent by 9 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Casio EX-Z16

 TL240 EX-Z16 
Screen dimension3.5""Bigger screen (+3.5")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung TL240

 EX-Z16 TL240 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 has got outside measurements 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) whilst the Samsung TL240 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the TL240.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and TL240 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and TL240.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung TL240 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z16 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography info
Samsung TL240 Street photography info
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography features
Samsung TL240 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography features
Samsung TL240 Travel photography features
53
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (160g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging details
Samsung TL240 Vlogging details
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (848 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than others (160g)
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung TL240
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung TL240
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung TL240
Also Known as - ST5000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-09-20 2010-01-06
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 3.5 inches
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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)
Highest video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 160g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $100 $171