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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TF1

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2012
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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-ZR1000 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was brought out 8 months prior to the TF1 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up vs the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony TF1

 EX-ZR1000 TF1 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 TF1 EX-ZR1000 
ReleasedJune 2013September 2012More modern by 8 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony TF1

 EX-ZR1000 TF1 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 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).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the TF1.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and TF1.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR1000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TF1 Portrait photography highlights
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
68
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than competition (152g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography highlights
Sony TF1 Sports photography highlights
50
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (152 grams)
weather proofing
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (240 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (152g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony TF1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-09-25 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
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)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255g (0.56 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 470 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $572 $266