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Sony A450 vs Sony TF1

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sony A450 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released January 2010
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 A450 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Sony A450 vs Sony TF1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty close but the A450 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A450 was announced 4 years prior to the TF1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the A450 grades versus the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony TF1

 A450 TF1 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony A450

 TF1 A450 
RevealedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 42 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony TF1

 A450 TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony A450 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A450 features physical measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A450 against the TF1.

Sony A450 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A450 and TF1 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A450 and TF1.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A450 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony TF1 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged A450 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A450 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A450 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TF1 Portrait photography highlights
72
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
35
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A450 Street photography details
Sony TF1 Street photography details
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
environment proof
lighter than competitors (152g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A450 Sports photography info
Sony TF1 Sports photography info
77
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (1,050 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A450 Travel photography information
Sony TF1 Travel photography information
60
better than average battery pack (1,050 per charge)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (152g)
environment proof
features touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery (240 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A450 Landscape photography advice
Sony TF1 Landscape photography advice
66
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (1,050 shots)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no Timelapse mode
40
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (240 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A450 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
33
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Sony A450 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony TF1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Released 2010-01-05 2013-06-21
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Clear Photo Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160s -
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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 560g (1.23 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 769 not tested
Other
Battery life 1050 photos 240 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,241 $266