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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TF1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Announced September 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-ZR10 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was launched 3 years prior to the TF1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR10 scores versus the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony TF1

 EX-ZR10 TF1 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 TF1 EX-ZR10 
IntroducedJune 2013September 2010Fresher by 33 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony TF1

 EX-ZR10 TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony TF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the TF1.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and TF1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony TF1 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography factors
Sony TF1 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography features
Sony TF1 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
69
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
environment proofing
lighter than others (152 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others (152g)
environment proofing
has focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
41
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging advice
Sony TF1 Vlogging advice
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
33
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than others (152g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony TF1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-09-20 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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 style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $190 $266