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Sony a1 vs Sony TF1

Portability
61
Imaging
82
Features
93
Overall
86
Sony Alpha a1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sony a1 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Launched January 2021
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
  • Announced June 2013
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Sony a1 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Sony a1 versus Sony TF1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the a1 (50MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the a1 (Full frame) and TF1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The a1 was brought out 7 years after the TF1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the a1 scores vs the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Sony TF1

 a1 TF1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021June 2013More modern by 93 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k460kSharper screen (+980k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony a1

 TF1 a1 

Common features in the Sony a1 and Sony TF1

 a1 TF1 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony a1 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony a1 features outer dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the a1 versus the TF1.

Sony a1 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the a1 and TF1 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Sony a1 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sony a1 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the a1 and TF1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The a1 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony a1 will offer you extra detail having its extra 34 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent a1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony a1 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sony a1 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony a1 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony a1
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
89
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/400s)
fantastic resolution (50MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony a1 Street photography details
Sony TF1 Street photography details
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (32,000)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
lighter than competition (152 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony a1 Sports photography factors
Sony TF1 Sports photography factors
91
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (50 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (530 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony a1 Travel photography information
Sony TF1 Travel photography information
74
better than average battery life (530 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
fantastic resolution (50MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (152 grams)
environment proof
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony a1 Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
88
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (50MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery life (530 CIPA)
two card slots
40
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (240 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony a1 Vlogging features
Sony TF1 Vlogging features
37
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
33
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (152 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Sony a1 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony a1 and Sony TF1
 Sony Alpha a1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2021-01-26 2013-06-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 50 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8640 x 5760 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 32000 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 759 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 133 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,440 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 9,437 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.9x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/400 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 7680x4320 1280x720
Video data format XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 737g (1.62 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 530 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two Single
Launch pricing $6,498 $266