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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(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
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
  • Other Name is ST500
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung TL220

 EX-Z280 TL220 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Casio EX-Z280

 TL220 EX-Z280 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung TL220

 EX-Z280 TL220 
AnnouncedAugust 2009August 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with Samsung TL220
62
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
62
comes with touch focus
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography features
32
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
37
really wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging information
Samsung TL220 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
31
really wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung TL220
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung TL220
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