Nikon A900 vs Sony TF1
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Nikon A900 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
- Announced February 2016
- Later Model is Nikon A1000
(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
- Revealed June 2013

Nikon A900 vs Sony TF1 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Nikon A900 and Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A900 was released 2 years later than the TF1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A900 matches up vs the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon A900 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon A900 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Sony TF1
A900 | TF1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | ![]() | June 2013 | Fresher by 33 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon A900
TF1 | A900 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon A900 and Sony TF1
A900 | TF1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon A900 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Nikon A900 and Sony TF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A900 vs the TF1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and TF1 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and TF1.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon A900 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A900 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

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Nikon A900 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix A900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2016-02-23 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 289 gr (0.64 lb) | 152 gr (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 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 | 300 photos | 240 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | 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 |
Retail cost | $400 | $266 |