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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released May 2012
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as PL100
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL205, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was introduced 2 years later than the TL205 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the TL205 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung TL205

 EX-ZR300 TL205 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2010Fresher by 29 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 TL205 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung TL205

 EX-ZR300 TL205 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL205 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the TL205.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and TL205 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and TL205.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography features
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography details
Samsung TL205 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL205 Sports photography advice
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (500 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (177g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (500 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than average (177 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung TL205
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung TL205
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Samsung TL205
Otherwise known as - PL100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-05-22 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 500 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $329 $180