Sony A100 vs Sony TF1

In this article, we will be looking at the Sony A100 vs Sony TF1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the A100 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The A100 was brought out 7 years earlier than the TF1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the A100 grades versus the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A100 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A100 provides exterior dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) and 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A100 compared to the TF1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A100 and TF1 is 64 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A100 and TF1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony TF1 will show more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older A100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.