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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2010
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was launched 7 months after the TL205 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-Z800 matches up versus the TL205 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Samsung TL205

 EX-Z800 TL205 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2010Newer by 7 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Casio EX-Z800

 TL205 EX-Z800 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung TL205

 EX-Z800 TL205 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z800 comes with outer measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z800 against the TL205.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z800 and TL205.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z800 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z800 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography info
35
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography factors
Samsung TL205 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z800
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z800
Travel photography with Samsung TL205
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography advice
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung TL205
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Samsung TL205
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Samsung TL205
Also called as - PL100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-08-03 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 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
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to 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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash modes 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 NP-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $150 $180