Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL500
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Also Known as EX1

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor measurements.

The EX-ZR15 was launched 19 months later than the TL500 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the TL500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung TL500
EX-ZR15 | TL500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Casio EX-ZR15
TL500 | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+153k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung TL500
EX-ZR15 | TL500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the TL500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and TL500 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and TL500.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR15 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR15 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR15 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Samsung TL500 |
Also called as | - | EX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2010-07-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | 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 | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176g (0.39 lb) | 386g (0.85 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 325 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-110 | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $249 | $527 |