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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TF1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched 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
  • Revealed June 2013
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TF1 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z450 versus Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was manufactured 4 years prior to the TF1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony TF1

 EX-Z450 TF1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Casio EX-Z450

 TF1 EX-Z450 
RevealedJune 2013August 2009Newer by 46 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony TF1

 EX-Z450 TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys external measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Sony TF1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z450 and the TF1.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and TF1.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony TF1 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography details
Sony TF1 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography features
Sony TF1 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
lighter than competition (152 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography information
Sony TF1 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition in class (128g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition (152g)
environment sealing
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (240 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
37
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (240 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging information
Sony TF1 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sony TF1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-18 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" 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 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $229 $266