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Nikon AW120 vs Sony TF1

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon AW120 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon AW110
  • Successor is Nikon AW130
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 AW120 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon AW120 and Sony TF1, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was brought out 8 months after the TF1 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the AW120 grades vs the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Sony TF1

 AW120 TF1 
RevealedFebruary 2014June 2013Newer by 8 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon AW120

 TF1 AW120 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Sony TF1

 AW120 TF1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon AW120 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW120 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the AW120 vs the TF1.

Nikon AW120 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and TF1 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW120 and TF1.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of files however you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher AW120 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon AW120 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
69
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 Sports photography advice
Sony TF1 Sports photography advice
51
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery power (350 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 Travel photography information
Sony TF1 Travel photography information
69
good battery power (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
weather sealing
offers focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 Landscape photography details
Sony TF1 Landscape photography details
48
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery power (350 shots)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 Vlogging features
Sony TF1 Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Nikon AW120 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Sony TF1
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix AW120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2014-02-07 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology OLED monitor TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213g (0.47 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 350 shots 240 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $350 $266