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Sony A850 vs Sony TF1

Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sony A850 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Sony A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Revealed April 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 A850 vs Sony TF1 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Sony A850 versus Sony TF1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A850 (25MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the A850 (Full frame) and TF1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The A850 was released 4 years before the TF1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A850 matches up versus the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony TF1

 A850 TF1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony A850

 TF1 A850 
RevealedJune 2013April 2010Newer by 38 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A850 and Sony TF1

 A850 TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony A850 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A850 has got exterior dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Sony A850 versus Sony TF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A850 compared to the TF1.

Sony A850 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A850 and TF1 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Sony A850 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A850 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A850 and TF1.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A850 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A850 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged A850 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A850 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sony A850 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A850 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A850 Portrait photography info
Sony TF1 Portrait photography info
72
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A850 Street photography highlights
Sony TF1 Street photography highlights
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
69
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
weather proof
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A850 Sports photography advice
Sony TF1 Sports photography advice
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count great (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proof
has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
42
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A850 Travel photography advice
Sony TF1 Travel photography advice
55
weather proof
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
weather proof
features focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A850
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count great (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
no liveview
lack of Timelapse recording
40
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A850 Vlogging features
Sony TF1 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
33
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Sony A850 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A850 and Sony TF1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Revealed 2010-04-15 2013-06-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6048 x 4032 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Xtra Fine color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895g (1.97 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1415 not tested
Other
Battery life 880 images 240 images
Battery form 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 shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 Single
Cost at release $0 $266