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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TF1

Portability
89 Imaging
58 Features
79 Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
37

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TF1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very close but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5T was brought out 3 months later than the TF1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the NEX-5T grades vs the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony TF1

		

		

			
 NEX-5T TF1 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony NEX-5T

		

		

			
 TF1 NEX-5T 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony TF1

		

		

			
 NEX-5T TF1 
ReleasedAugust 2013June 2013Same generation
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5T offers physical measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the NEX-5T versus the TF1.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TF1 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and TF1 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5T and TF1.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The NEX-5T comes with the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler.
	
			Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography factors
Sony TF1 Portrait photography factors
74
 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 has face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
35
 good  resolution (16MP)
 features face detection focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Sony NEX-5T as a Street photography camera
 Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
80
 tilting screen
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 boasts focus by touch
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
69
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch focus
 environment sealing
 lighter than competitors in class (152g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
Sports photography with Sony TF1
69
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 has tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
42
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (240 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Sony NEX-5T as a Travel photography camera
 Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
77
 boasts focus by touch
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 missing Time Lapse mode
69
 lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
 environment sealing
 includes touch focus
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery (240 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography details
Sony TF1 Landscape photography details
70
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
 missing Time Lapse mode
40
 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 environment sealing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 terrible battery (240 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Sony NEX-5T as a Vlogging camera
 Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
73
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 has face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lack of image stabilization
 missing mic port
33
 decently wide (25mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 lighter than competitors in class (152g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic socket
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TF1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony TF1
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2013-08-27 2013-06-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO100) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 276 gr (0.61 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1015 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 240 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $400 $266