Sony A550 vs Sony TF1

The following is a detailed review of the Sony A550 vs Sony TF1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A550 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very well matched but the A550 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The A550 was launched 4 years prior to the TF1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A550 grades against the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A550 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sony A550 has got physical dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A550 compared to the TF1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A550 and TF1 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A550 and TF1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A550 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony TF1 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged A550 is going to be behind in sensor tech.