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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL240 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
  • Launched August 2009
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5000
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL240, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was revealed 4 months before the TL240 and 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 TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z90 grades against the TL240 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung TL240

 EX-Z90 TL240 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Casio EX-Z90

 TL240 EX-Z90 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung TL240

 EX-Z90 TL240 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 has external dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z90 against the TL240.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and TL240 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and TL240.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung TL240 to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition (121 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Samsung TL240
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography details
Samsung TL240 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography features
28
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
37
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (121g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung TL240
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Samsung TL240
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Samsung TL240
Otherwise known as - ST5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-18 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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 SLB-11A
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
Storage slots One One
Retail price $150 $171