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Nikon S9300 vs Sony TF1

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S9300 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon S9100
  • Successor is Nikon S9500
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
  • Introduced June 2013
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony TF1 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Nikon S9300 versus Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was brought out 11 months prior to the TF1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S9300 matches up vs the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Sony TF1

 S9300 TF1 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon S9300

 TF1 S9300 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2012Newer by 11 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Sony TF1

 S9300 TF1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S9300 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S9300 provides external dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S9300 versus Sony TF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S9300 versus the TF1.

Nikon S9300 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9300 and TF1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged S9300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S9300 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 Portrait photography information
Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 Street photography information
Sony TF1 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 Sports photography details
Sony TF1 Sports photography details
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 Travel photography features
Sony TF1 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (200 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
weather proofing
features focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9300 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TF1 Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
40
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 Vlogging advice
Sony TF1 Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
33
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Sony TF1
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-07-16 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.9fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 200 shots 240 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $249 $266