Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL500
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL500 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Alternate Name is EX1

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL500, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and TL500 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.

The EX-Z270 was brought out 18 months earlier than the TL500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-Z270 scores against the TL500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung TL500
EX-Z270 | TL500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Casio EX-Z270
TL500 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+499k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung TL500
EX-Z270 | TL500 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the TL500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and TL500 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and TL500.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The EX-Z270 features the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field harder. The older EX-Z270 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Samsung TL500 |
Otherwise known as | - | EX1 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-07-09 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 115k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.20 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 111g (0.24 lbs) | 386g (0.85 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | NP-80 | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $0 | $527 |