Sony A6100 vs Sony TF1

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.