Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung TL500

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.