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Sony A6000 vs Sony TF1

Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70
Sony Alpha a6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sony A6000 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Replacement is Sony A6300
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
  • Revealed June 2013
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Sony A6000 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony A6000 and Sony TF1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the A6000 (24MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the A6000 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The A6000 was revealed 11 months later than the TF1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A6000 grades versus the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sony TF1

 A6000 TF1 
RevealedApril 2014June 2013More recent by 11 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony A6000

 TF1 A6000 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A6000 and Sony TF1

 A6000 TF1 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony A6000 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A6000 provides exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A6000 and Sony TF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A6000 versus the TF1.

Sony A6000 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6000 and TF1 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Sony A6000 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6000 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A6000 and TF1.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A6000 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A6000 will result in more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher A6000 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony A6000 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sony A6000 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6000 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6000 Portrait photography information
Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
79
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A6000 Street photography highlights
Sony TF1 Street photography highlights
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (344 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (152g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6000 Sports photography factors
Sony TF1 Sports photography factors
72
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A6000
Travel photography with Sony TF1
77
lighter than average in class (344 grams)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
weather proof
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TF1 Landscape photography highlights
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
40
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (240 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6000 Vlogging highlights
Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
33
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (344g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external microphone support
33
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Sony A6000 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6000 and Sony TF1
 Sony Alpha a6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2014-04-23 2013-06-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 179 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash modes Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 344 gr (0.76 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1347 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 240 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage 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 One One
Price at release $548 $266