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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is WB1000
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-Z550 versus Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was announced 11 months later than the TL320 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z550 scores versus the TL320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung TL320

 EX-Z550 TL320 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Casio EX-Z550

 TL320 EX-Z550 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung TL320

 EX-Z550 TL320 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 features external measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung TL320 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z550 and the TL320.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and TL320 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and TL320.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-Z550 to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z550 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography advice
34
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
has manual focus
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Samsung TL320
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
59
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography advice
42
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging details
Samsung TL320 Vlogging details
29
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung TL320
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Samsung TL320
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Samsung TL320
Also referred to as - WB1000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-02-23
Physical type 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
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
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, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 grams (0.32 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $149 $380