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Casio EX-100 vs Sony TF1

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-100 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Casio EX-100 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-100 versus Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and TF1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was revealed 8 months after the TF1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-100 scores versus the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Sony TF1

 EX-100 TF1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014June 2013More modern by 8 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Casio EX-100

 TF1 EX-100 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Sony TF1

 EX-100 TF1 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-100 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 comes with outside measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-100 versus Sony TF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-100 compared to the TF1.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and TF1 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and TF1.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony TF1 will result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-100 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography highlights
Sony TF1 Sports photography highlights
49
great max shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
high frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (390 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography info
Sony TF1 Travel photography info
63
great battery (390 CIPA)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
weather proof
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography info
Sony TF1 Landscape photography info
53
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
great battery (390 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
40
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (240 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging info
Sony TF1 Vlogging info
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
33
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-100 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Sony TF1
 Casio Exilim EX-100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-02-06 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.10 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 389g (0.86 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 390 shots 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $572 $266