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Sony A380 vs Sony TF1

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sony A380 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A350
  • Updated by Sony A390
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 A380 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Sony A380 and Sony TF1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty similar but the A380 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The A380 was announced 4 years prior to the TF1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A380 matches up versus the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony TF1

 A380 TF1 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony A380

 TF1 A380 
RevealedJune 2013August 2009Fresher by 46 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony TF1

 A380 TF1 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony A380 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A380 offers exterior dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A380 and Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A380 compared to the TF1.

Sony A380 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A380 and TF1 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A380 and TF1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A380 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony TF1 will offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older A380 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony A380 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A380 Portrait photography features
Sony TF1 Portrait photography features
71
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
35
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A380 Street photography details
Sony TF1 Street photography details
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 Travel photography info
Sony TF1 Travel photography info
53
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (500 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (152g)
environment proof
features focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (240 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 Landscape photography info
Sony TF1 Landscape photography info
61
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
40
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (240 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 Vlogging features
Sony TF1 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
33
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (152g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Sony A380 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony TF1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Announced 2009-08-24 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 519g (1.14 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 614 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images 240 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $899 $266