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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TF1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed August 2013
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-ZR800 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was manufactured 2 months after the TF1 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-ZR800 grades versus the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony TF1

 EX-ZR800 TF1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 TF1 EX-ZR800 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony TF1

 EX-ZR800 TF1 
IntroducedAugust 2013June 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 offers outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the TF1.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and TF1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography advice
Sony TF1 Portrait photography advice
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography information
Sony TF1 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (152g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Sports photography with Sony TF1
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography advice
Sony TF1 Travel photography advice
74
great battery (470 shots)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (152g)
environment proofing
has touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography details
Sony TF1 Landscape photography details
55
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
33
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (152g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony TF1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-08-07 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 470 photos 240 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $429 $266