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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TF1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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-S7 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TF1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-S7 was revealed 4 years prior to the TF1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-S7 matches up versus the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony TF1

 EX-S7 TF1 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Casio EX-S7

 TF1 EX-S7 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2010More modern by 40 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony TF1

 EX-S7 TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S7 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-S7 and the TF1.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and TF1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony TF1 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TF1 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S7
Street photography with Sony TF1
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
69
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
lighter than average (152 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography advice
Sony TF1 Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average (152g)
environment proofing
comes with touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (240 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TF1 Landscape photography highlights
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
40
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging advice
Sony TF1 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
33
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Sony TF1
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-21 2013-06-21
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 - 240 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $140 $266