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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL100
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Samsung TL205, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z33 was introduced 4 months before the TL205 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the TL205 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Samsung TL205

 EX-Z33 TL205 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Casio EX-Z33

 TL205 EX-Z33 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung TL205

 EX-Z33 TL205 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z33 against the TL205.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and TL205 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and TL205.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung TL205 to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography advice
Samsung TL205 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography information
Samsung TL205 Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL205 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (177g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography advice
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (106g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others (177g)
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung TL205
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Samsung TL205
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Samsung TL205
Also referred to as - PL100
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-31 2010-01-06
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 106 grams (0.23 pounds) 177 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $120 $180