Sony a5100 vs Sony TF1

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony a5100 and Sony TF1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the a5100 (24MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the a5100 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The a5100 was announced 15 months after the TF1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the a5100 scores against the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a5100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony a5100 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony a5100 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has dimensions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the a5100 and the TF1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the a5100 and TF1 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the a5100 and TF1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The a5100 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony a5100 will resolve greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer a5100 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.