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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as PL100
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Samsung TL205, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the TL205 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z90 matches up versus the TL205 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung TL205

 EX-Z90 TL205 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Casio EX-Z90

 TL205 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung TL205

 EX-Z90 TL205 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 has got outer measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the TL205.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and TL205.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images however you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography info
Samsung TL205 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography details
Samsung TL205 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (177 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography advice
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors (177 grams)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung TL205
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Samsung TL205
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Samsung TL205
Also called as - PL100
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $150 $180