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Sony A7c vs Sony TF1

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80
Sony Alpha A7c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sony A7c vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Released September 2020
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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Sony A7c vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Sony A7c versus Sony TF1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the A7c (24MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the A7c (Full frame) and TF1 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The A7c was revealed 7 years after the TF1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A7c grades vs the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony TF1

 A7c TF1 
IntroducedSeptember 2020June 2013More modern by 89 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony A7c

 TF1 A7c 

Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony TF1

 A7c TF1 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony A7c vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7c offers exterior measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A7c compared to the TF1.

Sony A7c vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7c and TF1 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Sony A7c vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A7c and TF1.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A7c using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A7c will show more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent A7c should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A7c vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7c vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7c Portrait photography info
Sony TF1 Portrait photography info
78
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A7c Street photography features
Sony TF1 Street photography features
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than average in class (152g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7c as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
88
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (740 shots)
supports phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7c Travel photography info
Sony TF1 Travel photography info
86
better than average battery (740 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (152g)
weather proof
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7c Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
88
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery (740 per charge)
40
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7c
Vlogging with Sony TF1
86
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (152g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Sony A7c vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7c and Sony TF1
 Sony Alpha A7cSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2020-09-14 2013-06-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 693 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 122 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 509 grams (1.12 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 740 pictures 240 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,800 $266