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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL240 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
  • Launched August 2009
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5000
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Samsung TL240, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and TL240 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was released 4 months earlier than the TL240 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z33 scores vs the TL240 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Samsung TL240

 EX-Z33 TL240 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Casio EX-Z33

 TL240 EX-Z33 
Screen size3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung TL240

 EX-Z33 TL240 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z33 and the TL240.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and TL240 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and TL240.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung TL240 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography info
Samsung TL240 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (106 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL240 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition (106 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (160g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
37
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (106 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (160g)
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung TL240
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Samsung TL240
Also called - ST5000
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 gr (0.23 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $120 $171