Sony A6100 vs Sony TF1
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Sony A6100 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Launched August 2019
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- 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
- Introduced June 2013
Sony A6100 vs Sony TF1 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Sony A6100 vs Sony TF1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the A6100 (24MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the A6100 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A6100 was manufactured 6 years later than the TF1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A6100 scores versus the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A6100 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a6100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are available at Sony A6100 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony TF1
A6100 | TF1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | June 2013 | More recent by 76 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony A6100
TF1 | A6100 |
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Common features in the Sony A6100 and Sony TF1
A6100 | TF1 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony A6100 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A6100 enjoys outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 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).
Look at the Sony A6100 vs Sony TF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A6100 vs the TF1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A6100 and TF1 is 81 and 94 respectively.
Sony A6100 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A6100 and TF1.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A6100 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A6100 will give more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer A6100 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Sony A6100 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a6100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Launched | 2019-08-28 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 32000 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
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 | 425 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 396g (0.87 lb) | 152g (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 photographs | 240 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $748 | $266 |