Sony A7 vs Sony TF1

The following is a detailed assessment of the Sony A7 and Sony TF1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A7 (24MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the A7 (Full frame) and TF1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The A7 was introduced 8 months after the TF1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A7 matches up against the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A7 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A7 offers outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Sony A7 and Sony TF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A7 and the TF1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A7 and TF1 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A7 and TF1.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A7 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony A7 will offer you more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger A7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.