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Nikon A1000 vs Sony TF1

Portability
86
Imaging
41
Features
64
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon A1000 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Previous Model is Nikon A900
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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Nikon A1000 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon A1000 vs Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was manufactured 5 years after the TF1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the A1000 grades vs the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Sony TF1

 A1000 TF1 
ReleasedJanuary 2019June 2013Newer by 68 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon A1000

 TF1 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Sony TF1

 A1000 TF1 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon A1000 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon A1000 enjoys outer dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A1000 versus the TF1.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and TF1 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and TF1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer A1000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography factors
Sony TF1 Portrait photography factors
51
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography factors
Sony TF1 Street photography factors
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
small sensor size (1/2.3")
69
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography factors
Sony TF1 Sports photography factors
49
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A1000
Travel photography with Sony TF1
72
offers focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
low battery (250 shots)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition in class (152g)
weather sealing
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
55
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (250 per charge)
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (240 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging information
Sony TF1 Vlogging information
72
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
missing mic jack
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Nikon A1000 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Sony TF1
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2019-01-18 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 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 250 photographs 240 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $477 $266