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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony TF1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 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-ZR15 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the TF1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony TF1

 EX-ZR15 TF1 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 TF1 EX-ZR15 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2012Fresher by 17 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony TF1

 EX-ZR15 TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the TF1.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and TF1.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR15 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography info
Sony TF1 Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (325 per charge)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography info
Sony TF1 Travel photography info
67
good battery pack (325 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
environment proofing
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
49
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (325 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
40
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
33
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (152g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony TF1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-09 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 gr (0.39 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 325 photographs 240 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $249 $266