Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TF1
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
- 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TF1 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony TF1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and TF1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

The EX-Z270 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the TF1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z270 matches up versus the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony TF1
EX-Z270 | TF1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Casio EX-Z270
TF1 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 54 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+345k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony TF1
EX-Z270 | TF1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony TF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z270 against the TF1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and TF1.
As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony TF1 will resolve more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Type | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 111 grams (0.24 pounds) | 152 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-80 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
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 |
Pricing at release | $0 | $266 |