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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL220 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
  • Released January 2009
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST500
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung TL220, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was revealed 7 months earlier than the TL220 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z400 grades versus the TL220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung TL220

 EX-Z400 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Casio EX-Z400

 TL220 EX-Z400 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung TL220

 EX-Z400 TL220 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z400 against the TL220.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and TL220.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z400 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography features
Samsung TL220 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL220 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
62
has focus via touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography highlights
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
pretty wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL220 Vlogging highlights
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
31
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung TL220
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Samsung TL220
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Samsung TL220
Also called - ST500
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-08-13
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 169 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $90