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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony TF1

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2012
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
  • Launched June 2013
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony TF1 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was introduced 13 months before the TF1 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony TF1

 EX-ZR300 TF1 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 TF1 EX-ZR300 
LaunchedJune 2013May 2012More modern by 13 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony TF1

 EX-ZR300 TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has proportions 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-ZR300 versus Sony TF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the TF1.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and TF1 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and TF1.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography information
Sony TF1 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography advice
Sony TF1 Sports photography advice
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (500 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
Sony TF1 Travel photography advice
71
great battery power (500 per charge)
lighter than others in class (205g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (152g)
weather sealing
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
52
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery power (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
40
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (240 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Sony TF1
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
33
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (152g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony TF1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-05-22 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 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 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 500 shots 240 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 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 Single Single
Launch pricing $329 $266