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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Also referred to as ST550
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung TL225, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was manufactured about the same time to the TL225 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the TL225 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung TL225

 EX-Z280 TL225 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Casio EX-Z280

 TL225 EX-Z280 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k115kClearer screen (+1037k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung TL225

 EX-Z280 TL225 
IntroducedAugust 2009August 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the TL225.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and TL225.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
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you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Samsung TL225
55
lighter than competition (133g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (133 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
59
has touch focus
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (187g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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quite wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
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quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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quite wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (187g)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung TL225
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Samsung TL225
Also called - ST550
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-31 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 187 grams (0.41 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 All around 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $488