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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL220 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST500
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was manufactured at a similar time to the TL220 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z90 grades vs the TL220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung TL220

 EX-Z90 TL220 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Casio EX-Z90

 TL220 EX-Z90 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung TL220

 EX-Z90 TL220 
AnnouncedAugust 2009August 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 has physical dimensions 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 TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung TL220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the TL220.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and TL220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and TL220.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography details
Samsung TL220 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (121g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography info
Samsung TL220 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition (121g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
provides touch focus
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography information
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
37
decently wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL220 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition (121g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
31
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung TL220
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Samsung TL220
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Samsung TL220
Otherwise known as - ST500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 169g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $150 $90