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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL150
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL210, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and TL210 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR300 was released 2 years after the TL210 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the TL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung TL210

 EX-ZR300 TL210 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2010More modern by 29 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 TL210 EX-ZR300 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung TL210

 EX-ZR300 TL210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL210 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the TL210.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and TL210 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and TL210.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR300 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography info
Samsung TL210 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography features
Samsung TL210 Sports photography features
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery (500 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography details
Samsung TL210 Travel photography details
71
good battery (500 per charge)
lighter than competition (205g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
features focus via touch
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Samsung TL210
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
37
rather wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Samsung TL210
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
28
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung TL210
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung TL210
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Samsung TL210
Also called as - PL150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-05-22 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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, 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 177 grams (0.39 pounds)
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 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 500 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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