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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TF1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2010
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
  • Introduced June 2013
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sony TF1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was revealed 3 years before the TF1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z800 scores vs the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sony TF1

 EX-Z800 TF1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Casio EX-Z800

 TF1 EX-Z800 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2010Fresher by 35 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony TF1

 EX-Z800 TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z800 enjoys outside measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z800 against the TF1.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z800 and TF1.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony TF1 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography info
Sony TF1 Portrait photography info
35
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography factors
Sony TF1 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography factors
Sony TF1 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography highlights
Sony TF1 Travel photography highlights
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
weather proofing
provides focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z800
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
42
manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (240 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z800
Vlogging with Sony TF1
29
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Sony TF1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2010-08-03 2013-06-21
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-120 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 SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $150 $266