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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is PL100
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Samsung TL205, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was released 3 years after the TL205 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZR700 grades versus the TL205 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Samsung TL205

 EX-ZR700 TL205 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 38 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 TL205 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung TL205

 EX-ZR700 TL205 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 features outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the TL205.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and TL205 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and TL205.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR700 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography information
Samsung TL205 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 per charge)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL205 Travel photography advice
71
great battery power (470 shots)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (177g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
52
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery power (470 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (177 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung TL205
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Samsung TL205
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Samsung TL205
Also Known as - PL100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 470 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $370 $180