Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL320
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL320 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Samsung TL320. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Samsung TL320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung TL320
EX-Z550 | TL320 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Casio EX-Z550
TL320 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung TL320
EX-Z550 | TL320 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Casio EX-Z550 versus Samsung TL320 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Samsung TL320 | |
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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 |