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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Released September 2010
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL100
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung TL205, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was launched 9 months later than the TL205 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR10 matches up versus the TL205 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Samsung TL205

 EX-ZR10 TL205 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2010More recent by 9 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 TL205 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung TL205

 EX-ZR10 TL205 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 has external dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR10 versus the TL205.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and TL205 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and TL205.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images though you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern EX-ZR10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography details
Samsung TL205 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Travel photography with Samsung TL205
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (177g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
23
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL205 Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than average in class (177g)
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung TL205
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Samsung TL205
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Samsung TL205
Also referred to as - PL100
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-09-20 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $190 $180