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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TF1

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed November 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
  • Launched June 2013
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TF1 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-FC150 was launched 4 years before the TF1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-FC150 matches up versus the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony TF1

 EX-FC150 TF1 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Casio EX-FC150

 TF1 EX-FC150 
LaunchedJune 2013November 2009More modern by 43 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony TF1

 EX-FC150 TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-FC150 against the TF1.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and TF1.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony TF1 to render more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography details
Sony TF1 Portrait photography details
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography information
Sony TF1 Street photography information
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography info
Sony TF1 Sports photography info
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Sony TF1
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
weather sealing
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery (240 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography info
Sony TF1 Landscape photography info
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
40
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging info
Sony TF1 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
33
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony TF1
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-11-16 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173g (0.38 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $350 $266