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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is PL150
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was revealed 4 months before the TL210 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z90 matches up vs the TL210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung TL210

 EX-Z90 TL210 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Casio EX-Z90

 TL210 EX-Z90 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung TL210

 EX-Z90 TL210 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 features outside dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the TL210.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and TL210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and TL210.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you need to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography features
Samsung TL210 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL210 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL210 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
provides touch to focus
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography features
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
37
rather wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Samsung TL210
25
lighter than competition in class (121g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
28
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung TL210
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Samsung TL210
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Samsung TL210
Alternate name - PL150
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-18 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias 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 format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
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 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 NP-60 SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $150 $230