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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 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
  • Additionally Known as PL100
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL205, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z450 was unveiled 4 months prior to the TL205 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-Z450 scores vs the TL205 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung TL205

 EX-Z450 TL205 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Casio EX-Z450

 TL205 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung TL205

 EX-Z450 TL205 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 provides external measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL205 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the TL205.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and TL205.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images although you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Samsung TL205
55
lighter than others (128g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL205 Sports photography advice
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL205 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than others (128 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography information
37
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung TL205
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Samsung TL205
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Samsung TL205
Also called as - PL100
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $229 $180