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Nikon P950 vs Sony TF1

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon P950 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Revealed January 2020
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
  • Released June 2013
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Nikon P950 vs Sony TF1 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon P950 versus Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P950 was introduced 6 years later than the TF1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the P950 grades versus the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Sony TF1

 P950 TF1 
ReleasedJanuary 2020June 2013More recent by 80 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon P950

 TF1 P950 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Sony TF1

 P950 TF1 

Nikon P950 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P950 provides external dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") and a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P950 versus Sony TF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the P950 and the TF1.

Nikon P950 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P950 and TF1 is 52 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P950 and TF1.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent P950 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P950 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
57
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P950 Street photography advice
Sony TF1 Street photography advice
53
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (1,005g)
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
environment proof
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P950 Sports photography features
Sony TF1 Sports photography features
54
long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P950 Travel photography features
Sony TF1 Travel photography features
59
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than competition in class (1,005 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (152g)
environment proof
boasts focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
40
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (240 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 Vlogging features
Sony TF1 Vlogging features
59
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (1,005g)
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon P950 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Sony TF1
 Nikon Coolpix P950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2020-01-07 2013-06-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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 24-2000mm (83.3x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum 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 EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1005 grams (2.22 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") 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 290 photos 240 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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
Retail cost $797 $266