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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony TF1

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
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
  • Released June 2013
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony TF1 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was released 5 years before the TF1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-FC100 grades versus the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony TF1

 EX-FC100 TF1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Casio EX-FC100

 TF1 EX-FC100 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2009More recent by 54 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony TF1

 EX-FC100 TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the TF1.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and TF1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony TF1 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography advice
Sony TF1 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Sony TF1
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
Travel photography with Sony TF1
52
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
weather proofing
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
40
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging details
Sony TF1 Vlogging details
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
33
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony TF1
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-08 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 156g (0.34 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 - 240 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $266