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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL240 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
  • Released January 2012
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as ST5000
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL240, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was introduced 2 years after the TL240 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR15 scores vs the TL240 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung TL240

 EX-ZR15 TL240 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 TL240 EX-ZR15 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung TL240

 EX-ZR15 TL240 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the TL240.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and TL240 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and TL240.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR15 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with Samsung TL240
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (325 shots)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Samsung TL240
67
good battery life (325 shots)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (160g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography highlights
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery life (325 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging info
Samsung TL240 Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (160g)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung TL240
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung TL240
Also referred to as - ST5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-09 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen 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 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 SLB-11A
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, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $249 $171