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Nikon S1000pj vs Sony TF1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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 S1000pj vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S1000pj vs Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was announced 4 years prior to the TF1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S1000pj grades against the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Sony TF1

 S1000pj TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon S1000pj

 TF1 S1000pj 
RevealedJune 2013August 2009Fresher by 47 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Sony TF1

 S1000pj TF1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1000pj offers outside measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S1000pj vs Sony TF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S1000pj versus the TF1.

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1000pj and TF1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony TF1 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older S1000pj is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography details
Sony TF1 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
weather sealing
lighter than competition (152g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S1000pj
Travel photography with Sony TF1
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (152 grams)
weather sealing
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
40
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
33
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (152g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Nikon S1000pj vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Sony TF1
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-08-04 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 - 240 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $289 $266