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Nikon L810 vs Sony TF1

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon L810 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon L820
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
  • Revealed June 2013
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Nikon L810 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Nikon L810 versus Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was brought out 16 months earlier than the TF1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the L810 matches up versus the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Sony TF1

 L810 TF1 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon L810

 TF1 L810 
RevealedJune 2013February 2012More recent by 16 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Sony TF1

 L810 TF1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon L810 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 features outside dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Nikon L810 versus Sony TF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the L810 compared to the TF1.

Nikon L810 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and TF1 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and TF1.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older L810 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography info
Sony TF1 Portrait photography info
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L810
Street photography with Sony TF1
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (152g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L810
Travel photography with Sony TF1
60
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long reach (585mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
weather sealing
boasts touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery pack (240 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L810
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
41
really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
40
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (240 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging information
Sony TF1 Vlogging information
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really wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
33
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Nikon L810 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Sony TF1
 Nikon Coolpix L810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-01 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.2 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 430 gr (0.95 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 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 300 photographs 240 photographs
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $266