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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2012
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Also referred to as ST550
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung TL225, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 3 years after the TL225 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 grades against the TL225 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung TL225

 EX-ZR1000 TL225 
ReleasedSeptember 2012August 2009More modern by 38 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 TL225 EX-ZR1000 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k461kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung TL225

 EX-ZR1000 TL225 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the TL225.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and TL225 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and TL225.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR1000 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR1000 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Samsung TL225
68
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (255 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
50
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Travel photography with Samsung TL225
70
great battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (255g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
59
boasts touch focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (187g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography advice
51
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery life (470 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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fairly wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (255g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
29
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (187g)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung TL225
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Samsung TL225
Also called - ST550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-09-25 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 255 gr (0.56 lb) 187 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 life 470 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $572 $488