Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung TL205
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Samsung TL205. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Samsung TL205
EX-ZR700 | TL205 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 38 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Casio EX-ZR700
TL205 | EX-ZR700 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung TL205
EX-ZR700 | TL205 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Samsung TL205 | |
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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 |