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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also Known as ST50
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL100, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was released 13 months later than the TL100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z550 grades against the TL100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung TL100

 EX-Z550 TL100 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Casio EX-Z550

 TL100 EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung TL100

 EX-Z550 TL100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the TL100.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and TL100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-Z550 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-Z550 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography factors
Samsung TL100 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with Samsung TL100
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Digital)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL100 Travel photography advice
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
49
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (219g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography factors
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
27
image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
26
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (219 grams)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung TL100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Samsung TL100
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Samsung TL100
Also called - ST50
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 143 gr (0.32 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $149 $22