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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL210 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
  • Released January 2010
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL150
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z550 versus Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was introduced at a similar time to the TL210 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the TL210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung TL210

 EX-Z550 TL210 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Casio EX-Z550

 TL210 EX-Z550 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung TL210

 EX-Z550 TL210 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the TL210.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and TL210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and TL210.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z550 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography advice
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL210 Travel photography advice
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
59
features focus via touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (177 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography information
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL210 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (177g)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung TL210
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Samsung TL210
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Samsung TL210
Also referred to as - PL150
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 143g (0.32 lbs) 177g (0.39 lbs)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $149 $230