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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL500 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
  • Introduced August 2013
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also Known as EX1
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Samsung TL500

 EX-ZR800 TL500 
RevealedAugust 2013July 2010Fresher by 38 months
Screen resolution922k614kCrisper screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 TL500 EX-ZR800 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung TL500

 EX-ZR800 TL500 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung TL500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Samsung TL500
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Samsung TL500
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than others (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Sports photography with Samsung TL500
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 per charge)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography features
Samsung TL500 Travel photography features
74
great battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competition (222g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (386g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography information
55
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
great battery life (470 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL500 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
64
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than others (386 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung TL500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Samsung TL500
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Samsung TL500
Alternative name - EX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-07 2010-07-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 386 grams (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery life 470 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $429 $527