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Nikon L100 vs Sony TF1

Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon L100 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Updated by Nikon L110
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 L100 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon L100 versus Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L100 was revealed 5 years before the TF1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the L100 scores vs the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Sony TF1

 L100 TF1 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon L100

 TF1 L100 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2009More modern by 53 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Sony TF1

 L100 TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon L100 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L100 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has sizing 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the L100 vs the TF1.

Nikon L100 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and TF1 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and TF1.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony TF1 to offer greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged L100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon L100 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography features
Sony TF1 Portrait photography features
25
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography advice
Sony TF1 Street photography advice
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than average in class (152g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
32
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography features
Sony TF1 Travel photography features
55
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (152g)
weather proof
provides focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TF1 Landscape photography highlights
38
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
40
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L100
Vlogging with Sony TF1
25
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
33
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (152g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Nikon L100 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Sony TF1
 Nikon Coolpix L100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-03 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 grams (0.79 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $399 $266