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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL220 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
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Also Known as ST500
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung TL220, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z550 was released 5 months later than the TL220 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z550 matches up versus the TL220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung TL220

 EX-Z550 TL220 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Casio EX-Z550

 TL220 EX-Z550 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung TL220

 EX-Z550 TL220 
LaunchedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z550 against the TL220.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and TL220.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z550 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography details
Samsung TL220 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography details
Samsung TL220 Travel photography details
65
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
62
features focus by touch
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography info
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
37
quite wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
31
quite wide (27mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung TL220
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Samsung TL220
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Samsung TL220
Also referred to as - ST500
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-08-13
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
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, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 grams (0.32 pounds) 169 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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
Battery ID - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $149 $90