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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TF1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 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
  • Introduced June 2013
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was revealed 4 years prior to the TF1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z280 grades against the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony TF1

 EX-Z280 TF1 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Casio EX-Z280

 TF1 EX-Z280 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2009Fresher by 46 months
Display resolution460k115kSharper display (+345k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony TF1

 EX-Z280 TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z280 against the TF1.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and TF1.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TF1 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Sony TF1
55
lighter than average (133g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
environment proof
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with Sony TF1
62
lighter than average (133g)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competitors (152g)
environment proof
features focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
32
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
40
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (240 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with Sony TF1
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than average (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
33
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (152g)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Sony TF1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-08-31 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 115k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 133g (0.29 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 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 One One
Retail cost $180 $266