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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony TF1

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ-15 was introduced very close to the TF1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the SZ-15 grades versus the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony TF1

 SZ-15 TF1 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus SZ-15

 TF1 SZ-15 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony TF1

 SZ-15 TF1 
IntroducedJune 2013June 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-15 has got external measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony TF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the TF1.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and TF1 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and TF1.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-15
Street photography with Sony TF1
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (152g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography highlights
Sony TF1 Sports photography highlights
53
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (250g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
environment sealing
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-15
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
49
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (152g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony TF1
 Olympus SZ-15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-06-21 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 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 - 240 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $266