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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony TF1

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Introduced June 2013
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony TF1 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony TF1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS10 was announced 3 years prior to the TF1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZS10 grades vs the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Sony TF1

 EX-ZS10 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 TF1 EX-ZS10 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 29 months
Display sizing2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony TF1

 EX-ZS10 TF1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS10 features physical measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZS10 and the TF1.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS10 and TF1 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS10 and TF1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TF1 to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZS10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography features
Sony TF1 Portrait photography features
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography advice
Sony TF1 Street photography advice
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
lighter than average in class (152g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Sports photography with Sony TF1
32
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography factors
Sony TF1 Travel photography factors
71
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average in class (152g)
environment proof
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
33
great max aperture (f)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging info
Sony TF1 Vlogging info
27
great max aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than average in class (152g)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony TF1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-06-21
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 2.7"
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 2 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $120 $266