Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL500

On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung TL500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR800 was introduced 3 years later than the TL500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the TL500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 features exterior measurements 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 TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the TL500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and TL500 is 91 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and TL500.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR800 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Casio EX-ZR800 will provide more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR800 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.