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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as EX1
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung TL500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is very similar but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR100 was released 13 months after the TL500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR100 matches up vs the TL500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung TL500

 EX-ZR100 TL500 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 TL500 EX-ZR100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k461kClearer display (+153k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung TL500

 EX-ZR100 TL500 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 features outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the TL500.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and TL500 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and TL500.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR100 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR100 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR100 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography factors
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Samsung TL500
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (204 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL500 Sports photography advice
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL500 Travel photography factors
63
lighter than average (204 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (386g)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Samsung TL500
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Samsung TL500
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (204 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
64
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (386g)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung TL500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung TL500
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Samsung TL500
Also called - EX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 386 gr (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery ID - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $527