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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL500 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
  • Revealed February 2010
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally Known as EX1
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung TL500, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively close but the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z35 was announced 4 months prior to the TL500 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z35 grades versus the TL500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung TL500

 EX-Z35 TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Casio EX-Z35

 TL500 EX-Z35 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung TL500

 EX-Z35 TL500 
LaunchedFebruary 2010July 2010Same age
Manual focus More precise focus
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z35 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z35 and the TL500.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and TL500 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and TL500.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z35 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Casio EX-Z35 will render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z35
Portrait photography with Samsung TL500
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography features
Samsung TL500 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography details
Samsung TL500 Travel photography details
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (386g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z35
Landscape photography with Samsung TL500
28
has manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z35
Vlogging with Samsung TL500
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
64
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (386g)
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung TL500
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Samsung TL500
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Samsung TL500
Also called - EX1
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-21 2010-07-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 386 gr (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery ID NP-82 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $99 $527