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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
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 referred to as PL100
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung TL205, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR15 was released 2 years after the TL205 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 matches up against the TL205 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung TL205

 EX-ZR15 TL205 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 TL205 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung TL205

 EX-ZR15 TL205 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung TL205 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the TL205.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and TL205 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and TL205.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR15 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography factors
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography features
Samsung TL205 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL205 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (325 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography information
Samsung TL205 Travel photography information
67
good battery life (325 per charge)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (177g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
49
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (325 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
23
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (177g)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung TL205
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung TL205
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung TL205
Otherwise known as - PL100
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-09 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
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 distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 lbs) 177g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 life 325 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $249 $180