Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL225
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![Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z90/Casio-EX-Z90-front.jpg)
![Samsung TL225 front Samsung TL225 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Samsung-TL225.jpg)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(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
(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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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung TL225
EX-Z90 | TL225 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Casio EX-Z90
TL225 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung TL225
EX-Z90 | TL225 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z90-vs-Samsung-TL225-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z90-vs-Samsung-TL225-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z90-vs-Samsung-TL225-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z90-vs-Samsung-TL225-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Samsung TL225 | |
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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 |