Nikon Z7 vs Sony TF1
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony TF1
Z7 | TF1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2018 | ![]() | June 2013 | More recent by 63 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1640k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon Z7
TF1 | Z7 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony TF1
Z7 | TF1 | |||
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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).
See the Nikon Z7 and Sony TF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z7 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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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 |