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Sony A99 II vs Sony TF1

Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83
Sony Alpha A99 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sony A99 II vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony A99
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
  • Revealed June 2013
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Sony A99 II vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Sony A99 II vs Sony TF1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both are built by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and TF1 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The A99 II was unveiled 3 years later than the TF1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A99 II grades against the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Sony TF1

 A99 II TF1 
RevealedSeptember 2016June 2013More recent by 40 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k460kCrisper screen (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony A99 II

 TF1 A99 II 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A99 II and Sony TF1

 A99 II TF1 

Sony A99 II vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Sony A99 II comes with outside measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) and 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).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A99 II against the TF1.

Sony A99 II vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A99 II and TF1 is 57 and 94 respectively.

Sony A99 II vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A99 II and TF1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A99 II using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A99 II will resolve more detail having an extra 26MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent A99 II should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A99 II vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A99 II vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A99 II
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
35
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A99 II Street photography info
Sony TF1 Street photography info
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A99 II Sports photography features
Sony TF1 Sports photography features
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery power (490 shots)
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A99 II
Travel photography with Sony TF1
70
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count high (42 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery power (490 shots)
69
lighter than others in class (152g)
environment proofing
boasts touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A99 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
low battery power (490 per charge)
40
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A99 II Vlogging highlights
Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
78
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
33
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (152g)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Sony A99 II vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A99 II and Sony TF1
 Sony Alpha A99 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A99 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2016-09-19 2013-06-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 7952 x 5304 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 399 -
Cross focus points 79 -
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,229k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash settings Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 849 gr (1.87 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 92 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 2317 not tested
Other
Battery life 490 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two Single
Retail pricing $3,198 $266