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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(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
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST500
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung TL220

 EX-Z270 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Casio EX-Z270

 TL220 EX-Z270 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung TL220

 EX-Z270 TL220 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z270
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography features
Samsung TL220 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
62
features touch focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography info
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging details
Samsung TL220 Vlogging details
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
31
relatively wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung TL220
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Samsung TL220
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Samsung TL220
Other name - ST500
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-08-13
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 pounds) 169 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $90