Sony A6500 vs Sony TF1

Below is a extensive analysis of the Sony A6500 versus Sony TF1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the A6500 (24MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the A6500 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The A6500 was launched 3 years later than the TF1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A6500 matches up vs the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A6500 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A6500 offers external dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and 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).

Check out the Sony A6500 versus Sony TF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A6500 versus the TF1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A6500 and TF1 is 81 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6500 and TF1.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A6500 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A6500 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger A6500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.