Clicky

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL100
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The EX-Z550 was released about the same time to the TL205 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z550 scores versus the TL205 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung TL205

 EX-Z550 TL205 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Casio EX-Z550

 TL205 EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung TL205

 EX-Z550 TL205 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys physical 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) and the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung TL205 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z550 against the TL205.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and TL205 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and TL205.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-Z550 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography factors
35
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Samsung TL205
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (177g)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography features
Samsung TL205 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL205 Travel photography advice
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (177 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
23
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (177g)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung TL205
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Samsung TL205
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Samsung TL205
Other name - PL100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 gr (0.32 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $149 $180