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Nikon W300 vs Sony TF1

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon W300 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2017
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
  • Announced June 2013
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Nikon W300 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon W300 and Sony TF1, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W300 was revealed 4 years after the TF1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the W300 grades vs the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Sony TF1

 W300 TF1 
AnnouncedMay 2017June 2013More modern by 48 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon W300

 TF1 W300 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Sony TF1

 W300 TF1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon W300 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon W300 offers outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the W300 against the TF1.

Nikon W300 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and TF1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files although you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent W300 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon W300 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
36
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
69
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
lighter than others (152g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
73
weather proofing
has bluetooth
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (152g)
environment proofing
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography details
Sony TF1 Landscape photography details
48
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon W300
Vlogging with Sony TF1
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
33
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than others (152 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon W300 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Sony TF1
 Nikon Coolpix W300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix W300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2017-05-31 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type - 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 images 240 images
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $387 $266