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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TF1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Released June 2013
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was unveiled 4 months prior to the TF1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the XZ-10 matches up vs the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony TF1

 XZ-10 TF1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus XZ-10

 TF1 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony TF1

 XZ-10 TF1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the XZ-10 and the TF1.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and TF1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TF1 to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography info
Sony TF1 Portrait photography info
45
manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
35
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography features
Sony TF1 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (152g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus XZ-10
Travel photography with Sony TF1
60
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (221g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (152g)
weather proofing
supports focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (240 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography factors
Sony TF1 Landscape photography factors
53
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
40
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (240 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging details
Sony TF1 Vlogging details
35
pretty wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
33
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Sony TF1
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-30 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 35 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless 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 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221g (0.49 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 shots 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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
Pricing at launch $428 $266