Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL220
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
- Revealed August 2009
(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
- Other Name is ST500

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL220 Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z280 was introduced around the same time to the TL220 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the TL220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Samsung TL220. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung TL220
EX-Z280 | TL220 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Casio EX-Z280
TL220 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung TL220
EX-Z280 | TL220 | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung TL220 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the TL220.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and TL220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and TL220.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you need to take the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Samsung TL220 |
Also called as | - | ST500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2009-08-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | 169 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-80 | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $180 | $90 |