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Nikon A900 vs Sony TF1

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon A900 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(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
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
  • Revealed June 2013
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Sony TF1

 A900 TF1 
RevealedFebruary 2016June 2013Fresher by 33 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kClearer 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 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon A900 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

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

Nikon A900 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon A900 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography details
Sony TF1 Portrait photography details
40
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography details
Sony TF1 Street photography details
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
environment sealing
lighter than others (152g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography info
Sony TF1 Sports photography info
56
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography info
Sony TF1 Travel photography info
74
lighter than competition in class (289g)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than others (152 grams)
environment sealing
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery (240 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography info
Sony TF1 Landscape photography info
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (240 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A900
Vlogging with Sony TF1
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
33
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others (152g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon A900 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Sony TF1
 Nikon Coolpix A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
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