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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TF1

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 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
  • Released June 2013
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TF1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z33 was launched 4 years prior to the TF1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony TF1

 EX-Z33 TF1 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Casio EX-Z33

 TF1 EX-Z33 
ReleasedJune 2013August 2009Newer by 46 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony TF1

 EX-Z33 TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has measurements 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-Z33 versus Sony TF1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the TF1.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and TF1 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and TF1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony TF1 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (106 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
Sports photography with Sony TF1
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (106g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
weather proof
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
40
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average in class (106 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (152g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sony TF1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-08-31 2013-06-21
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 grams (0.23 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $120 $266