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Nikon Z7 vs Sony TF1

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Renewed by Nikon Z7 II
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
  • Introduced June 2013
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Nikon Z7 and Sony TF1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and TF1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 was launched 5 years later than the TF1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Z7 scores versus the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony TF1

 Z7 TF1 
IntroducedAugust 2018June 2013More recent by 63 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k460kClearer display (+1640k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon Z7

 TF1 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony TF1

 Z7 TF1 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 provides exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Z7 compared to the TF1.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and TF1 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and TF1.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z7 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Z7 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography factors
Sony TF1 Portrait photography factors
86
focusing manually
high MP (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography factors
Sony TF1 Street photography factors
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
weather proof
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography advice
Sony TF1 Sports photography advice
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
low battery (330 shots)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
high MP (46 megapixels)
low battery (330 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
weather proof
features touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery life (240 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
low battery (330 shots)
40
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (240 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
33
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (152g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony TF1
 Nikon Z7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2018-08-23 2013-06-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 493 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2668 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $2,797 $266