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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL225 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Also Known as ST550
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL225, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was introduced at a similar time to the TL225 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z90 scores versus the TL225 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung TL225

 EX-Z90 TL225 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Casio EX-Z90

 TL225 EX-Z90 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung TL225

 EX-Z90 TL225 
RevealedAugust 2009August 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 provides physical dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL225 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the TL225.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and TL225.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography information
Samsung TL225 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
includes touch focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (187 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
28
manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL225 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
29
pretty wide (27mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than average (187g)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung TL225
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Samsung TL225
Also called as - ST550
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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 35-105mm (3.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 187 gr (0.41 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 Overall 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-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $150 $488