Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL220

In this article, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL220, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly close but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and TL220 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z270 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the TL220 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z270 grades against the TL220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the TL220.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and TL220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and TL220.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z270 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung TL220 will render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.