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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TF1

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(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
Sony TF1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony TF1

 EX-Z270 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Casio EX-Z270

 TF1 EX-Z270 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2009More modern by 54 months
Display resolution460k115kClearer display (+345k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony TF1

 EX-Z270 TF1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z270
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography information
Sony TF1 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography advice
Sony TF1 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
environment sealing
has touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
40
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging features
Sony TF1 Vlogging features
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
33
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Sony TF1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
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