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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2009
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST550
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Samsung TL225, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was manufactured about the same time to the TL225 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z33 scores versus the TL225 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Samsung TL225

 EX-Z33 TL225 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Casio EX-Z33

 TL225 EX-Z33 
Display dimensions3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung TL225

 EX-Z33 TL225 
ReleasedAugust 2009August 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 has physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z33 versus Samsung TL225 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z33 against the TL225.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and TL225 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and TL225.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung TL225 to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography details
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average in class (106 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL225 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography information
Samsung TL225 Travel photography information
56
lighter than average in class (106g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
supports focus by touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (187g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography highlights
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging details
Samsung TL225 Vlogging details
25
lighter than average in class (106 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung TL225
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Samsung TL225
Also referred to as - ST550
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-31 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106g (0.23 lb) 187g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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-82 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $120 $488