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Olympus 7000 vs Sony TF1

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus 7000 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7000
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
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Olympus 7000 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus 7000 vs Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was introduced 5 years prior to the TF1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 7000 grades against the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Sony TF1

 7000 TF1 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus 7000

 TF1 7000 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2009Newer by 54 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Sony TF1

 7000 TF1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus 7000 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7000 vs Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7000 and the TF1.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and TF1.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TF1 to give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography advice
Sony TF1 Portrait photography advice
20
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography factors
Sony TF1 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography details
Sony TF1 Travel photography details
55
built-in flash
long zoom (260mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
weather proof
offers focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography details
Sony TF1 Landscape photography details
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
40
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging factors
Sony TF1 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
33
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus 7000 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Sony TF1
 Olympus Stylus 7000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Also referred to as mju 7000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-07 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 172 gr (0.38 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 240 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $266