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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 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
  • Released August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST550
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL225, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR15 was revealed 2 years after the TL225 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the TL225 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung TL225

 EX-ZR15 TL225 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 30 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 TL225 EX-ZR15 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k461kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung TL225

 EX-ZR15 TL225 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 features external measurements 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 TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL225 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the TL225.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and TL225 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and TL225.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR15 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with Samsung TL225
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (325 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
67
good battery pack (325 shots)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
comes with touch to focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (187g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography factors
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (325 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL225 Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
29
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than others (187 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung TL225
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung TL225
Other name - ST550
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-09 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 176 grams (0.39 lb) 187 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 life 325 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $249 $488