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Sony A100 vs Sony TF1

Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sony A100 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2006
  • Superseded the Konica Minolta 5D
  • New Model is Sony A550
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
  • Launched June 2013
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Sony A100 vs Sony TF1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony TF1

 A100 TF1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony A100

 TF1 A100 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2006Fresher by 83 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony TF1

 A100 TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony A100 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony A100 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

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

Sony A100 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A100 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A100 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A100 Portrait photography features
Sony TF1 Portrait photography features
52
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A100 Street photography factors
Sony TF1 Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
69
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
lighter than competition (152 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A100
Sports photography with Sony TF1
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A100
Travel photography with Sony TF1
45
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (152g)
environment proofing
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
40
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (240 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A100
Vlogging with Sony TF1
9
can't record video
33
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (152g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Sony A100 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A100 and Sony TF1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Revealed 2006-07-31 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 638 grams (1.41 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 476 not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM55H NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $1,000 $266