Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL500

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is pretty similar but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z450 was revealed 10 months before the TL500 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the TL500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Samsung TL500. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 has outside dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z450 against the TL500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and TL500 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and TL500.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z450 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Casio EX-Z450 will offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.