Sony QX1 vs Sony TF1

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Sony QX1 versus Sony TF1, one is a Lens-style and the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the QX1 (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the QX1 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The QX1 was revealed 15 months after the TF1 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the QX1 scores versus the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha QX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are provided at Sony QX1 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony QX1 offers outside measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Sony QX1 versus Sony TF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the QX1 versus the TF1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the QX1 and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the QX1 and TF1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The QX1 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony QX1 will give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer QX1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.