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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL240 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5000
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was introduced within a month of the TL240 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z550 scores versus the TL240 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung TL240

 EX-Z550 TL240 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Casio EX-Z550

 TL240 EX-Z550 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung TL240

 EX-Z550 TL240 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z550 versus Samsung TL240 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z550 against the TL240.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and TL240.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
34
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL240 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography info
Samsung TL240 Travel photography info
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
60
features touch to focus
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging features
Samsung TL240 Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (160g)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung TL240
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Samsung TL240
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Samsung TL240
Also called as - ST5000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $149 $171