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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2011
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
  • Other Name is PL100
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZS15 and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was unveiled 19 months later than the TL205 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZS15 scores against the TL205 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Samsung TL205

 EX-ZS15 TL205 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 TL205 EX-ZS15 
Screen dimensions2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Samsung TL205

 EX-ZS15 TL205 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS15 offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZS15 versus the TL205.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS15 and TL205 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS15 and TL205.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZS15 to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-ZS15 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography highlights
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography factors
Samsung TL205 Street photography factors
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (154 grams)
low maximum ISO (0)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Sports photography highlights
32
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography information
Samsung TL205 Travel photography information
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (154g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (177g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography highlights
32
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is small (")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS15
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (154g)
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than average in class (177 grams)
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Samsung TL205
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Samsung TL205
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Samsung TL205
Also referred to as - PL100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-07-18 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 8 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.40 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 gr (0.34 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $248 $180