Sony A450 vs Sony TF1

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A450 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.