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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL100
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was introduced 2 months after the TL205 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z35 matches up against the TL205 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung TL205

 EX-Z35 TL205 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Casio EX-Z35

 TL205 EX-Z35 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung TL205

 EX-Z35 TL205 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the TL205.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and TL205.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of files but you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z35
Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z35
Street photography with Samsung TL205
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography details
Samsung TL205 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography features
28
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
23
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging details
Samsung TL205 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (177g)
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung TL205
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Samsung TL205
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Samsung TL205
Also called as - PL100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-21 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $99 $180