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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL500 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
  • Introduced September 2010
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Also referred to as EX1
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z16 versus Samsung TL500, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is fairly similar but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z16 was released 3 months after the TL500 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-Z16 matches up vs the TL500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung TL500

 EX-Z16 TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Casio EX-Z16

 TL500 EX-Z16 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution614k0kSharper display (+614k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung TL500

 EX-Z16 TL500 
LaunchedSeptember 2010July 2010Similar generation
Manually focus More precise focusing
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 has got exterior 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) whilst the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z16 and the TL500.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and TL500 is 99 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and TL500.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z16 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-Z16 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
manual focus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography factors
Samsung TL500 Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z16
Travel photography with Samsung TL500
53
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (386 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z16
Landscape photography with Samsung TL500
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen ( inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
52
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging info
Samsung TL500 Vlogging info
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (848 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
64
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (386g)
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung TL500
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung TL500
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung TL500
Also called as - EX1
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-09-20 2010-07-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 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 files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing - 3 inch
Display resolution 0k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 386 gr (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 - SLB-07A
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $100 $527