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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Also Known as ST550
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was released 7 months prior to the TL225 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-Z400 matches up versus the TL225 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung TL225

 EX-Z400 TL225 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Casio EX-Z400

 TL225 EX-Z400 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung TL225

 EX-Z400 TL225 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL225 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z400 against the TL225.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and TL225 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and TL225.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z400 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Samsung TL225
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography details
Samsung TL225 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
59
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (187 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography highlights
36
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
37
decently wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
29
decently wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors (187g)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung TL225
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Samsung TL225
Also referred to as - ST550
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-08-13
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 187 grams (0.41 lbs)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-40 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $488