Clicky

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Other Name is ST50
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung TL100, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and TL100 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The EX-Z270 was manufactured very close to the TL100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z270 grades versus the TL100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung TL100

 EX-Z270 TL100 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Casio EX-Z270

 TL100 EX-Z270 
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung TL100

 EX-Z270 TL100 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z270 has outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung TL100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z270 and the TL100.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and TL100 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and TL100.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z270 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung TL100 will give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
26
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z270
Street photography with Samsung TL100
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
53
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (219 grams)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL100 Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Digital)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
48
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (219 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
27
image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging features
Samsung TL100 Vlogging features
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
26
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than others (219 grams)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung TL100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Samsung TL100
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Samsung TL100
Also Known as - ST50
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $22