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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as PL100
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z400 versus Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z400 was revealed 12 months earlier than the TL205 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z400 grades versus the TL205 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung TL205

 EX-Z400 TL205 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Casio EX-Z400

 TL205 EX-Z400 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung TL205

 EX-Z400 TL205 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z400 versus Samsung TL205 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the TL205.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and TL205 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and TL205.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography info
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography information
Samsung TL205 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography details
Samsung TL205 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z400
Travel photography with Samsung TL205
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography info
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung TL205
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Samsung TL205
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Samsung TL205
Also referred to as - PL100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash settings - 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 177g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $180