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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TF1

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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
  • Announced June 2013
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was released 23 months before the TF1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony TF1

 EX-ZR100 TF1 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 TF1 EX-ZR100 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2011More modern by 23 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony TF1

 EX-ZR100 TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 features external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and 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).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony TF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the TF1.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and TF1 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and TF1.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony TF1 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography factors
Sony TF1 Portrait photography factors
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
Sony TF1 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (204g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than others (152 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography details
Sony TF1 Sports photography details
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography factors
Sony TF1 Travel photography factors
63
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others (152 grams)
weather proofing
has focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (240 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging factors
Sony TF1 Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (204g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
33
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others (152 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony TF1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-07-19 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $266