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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(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
  • Released August 2013
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL100
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung TL205, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR800 was announced 3 years after the TL205 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the TL205 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Samsung TL205

 EX-ZR800 TL205 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2010More modern by 44 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 TL205 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung TL205

 EX-ZR800 TL205 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung TL205 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the TL205.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and TL205 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and TL205.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR800 to offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR800 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography info
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Samsung TL205
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL205 Sports photography factors
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography info
Samsung TL205 Travel photography info
74
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competitors (222g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (177 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography info
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL205 Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (177 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung TL205
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Samsung TL205
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Samsung TL205
Also called as - PL100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-08-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 4cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 177g (0.39 lbs)
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 Overall 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 470 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $429 $180