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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced August 2013
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST550
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL225, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was brought out 4 years after the TL225 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the TL225 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Samsung TL225

 EX-ZR800 TL225 
LaunchedAugust 2013August 2009More modern by 49 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 TL225 EX-ZR800 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k922kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung TL225

 EX-ZR800 TL225 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 comes with external measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL225 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the TL225.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and TL225 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and TL225.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR800 to give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR800 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography info
Samsung TL225 Sports photography info
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 shots)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL225 Travel photography factors
74
better than average battery (470 shots)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
provides touch to focus
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (187 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
rather wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
29
rather wide (27mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (187g)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung TL225
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Samsung TL225
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Samsung TL225
Also Known as - ST550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-08-07 2009-08-13
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
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, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 lbs) 187 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $429 $488