Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL500
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![Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450/Casio-EX-Z450-front.jpg)
![Samsung TL500 front Samsung TL500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Samsung-TL500.jpg)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Announced July 2010
- Also referred to as EX1
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
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.
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung TL500
EX-Z450 | TL500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Casio EX-Z450
TL500 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 10 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung TL500
EX-Z450 | TL500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450-vs-Samsung-TL500-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and TL500 is 96 and 88 respectively.
![Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450-vs-Samsung-TL500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450-vs-Samsung-TL500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450-vs-Samsung-TL500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Samsung TL500 |
Alternate name | - | EX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-08-18 | 2010-07-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lb) | 386 gr (0.85 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-40 | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $229 | $527 |