Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL205
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
- 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
- Alternate Name is PL100
Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL205 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and TL205 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe EX-Z270 was manufactured 12 months prior to the TL205 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z270 matches up against the TL205 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Samsung TL205. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung TL205
EX-Z270 | TL205 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Casio EX-Z270
TL205 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung TL205
EX-Z270 | TL205 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung TL205 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the TL205.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and TL205.
Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung TL205 will provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Samsung TL205 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Samsung TL205 |
Also Known as | - | PL100 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.40 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111 gr (0.24 lb) | 177 gr (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $0 | $180 |