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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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 January 2013
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST500
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Samsung TL220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 3 years after the TL220 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the TL220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung TL220

 EX-ZR400 TL220 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009Newer by 43 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 TL220 EX-ZR400 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung TL220

 EX-ZR400 TL220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Samsung TL220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the TL220.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and TL220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and TL220.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR400 to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR400 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography information
Samsung TL220 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography details
Samsung TL220 Travel photography details
71
better than average battery life (500 shots)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
features focus by touch
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography details
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
37
rather wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL220 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
31
rather wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung TL220
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Samsung TL220
Also called - ST500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure 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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 169g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $0 $90