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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL240 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5000
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung TL240, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was brought out 4 months earlier than the TL240 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-Z450 grades against the TL240 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung TL240

 EX-Z450 TL240 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Casio EX-Z450

 TL240 EX-Z450 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung TL240

 EX-Z450 TL240 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 has got outside dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the TL240.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and TL240 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and TL240.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung TL240 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very 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 TL240
55
lighter than competition in class (128g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography features
Samsung TL240 Sports photography features
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
60
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
37
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Samsung TL240
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung TL240
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Samsung TL240
Otherwise known as - ST5000
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $229 $171