Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL205

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung TL205, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was introduced 4 months prior to the TL205 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the TL205 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Samsung TL205. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the TL205.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and TL205.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos but you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration.