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Nikon AW130 vs Sony TF1

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon AW130 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(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
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW120
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
  • Launched June 2013
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Nikon AW130 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon AW130 versus Sony TF1, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was introduced 20 months later than the TF1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the AW130 scores against the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Sony TF1

 AW130 TF1 
LaunchedFebruary 2015June 2013Fresher by 20 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon AW130

 TF1 AW130 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Sony TF1

 AW130 TF1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon AW130 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW130 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the AW130 and the TF1.

Nikon AW130 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and TF1.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent AW130 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon AW130 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW130
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
36
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than competition (152g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
51
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (370 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW130
Travel photography with Sony TF1
73
great battery life (370 CIPA)
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (152 grams)
environment proof
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography details
Sony TF1 Landscape photography details
50
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery life (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (240 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
33
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (152 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Nikon AW130 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Sony TF1
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW130 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2015-02-10 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 370 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $398 $266