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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST550
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung TL225, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was unveiled 14 months later than the TL225 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR10 scores versus the TL225 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Samsung TL225

 EX-ZR10 TL225 
IntroducedSeptember 2010August 2009More recent by 14 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 TL225 EX-ZR10 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k461kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung TL225

 EX-ZR10 TL225 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 offers outside measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung TL225 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the TL225.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and TL225 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and TL225.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer EX-ZR10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Travel photography highlights
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
59
offers touch to focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (187g)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL225 Vlogging factors
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than average in class (187 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung TL225
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Samsung TL225
Also referred to as - ST550
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-09-20 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 187g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-110 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $190 $488