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Sony HX100V vs Sony TF1

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sony HX100V vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Refreshed by Sony HX200V
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
  • Released June 2013
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Sony HX100V vs Sony TF1 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony HX100V and Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX100V was revealed 20 months prior to the TF1 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the HX100V grades vs the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony TF1

 HX100V TF1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony HX100V

 TF1 HX100V 
ReleasedJune 2013October 2011More modern by 20 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony TF1

 HX100V TF1 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony HX100V vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX100V comes with physical dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX100V and Sony TF1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the HX100V vs the TF1.

Sony HX100V vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX100V and TF1 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Sony HX100V vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HX100V and TF1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged HX100V will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony HX100V vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX100V vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX100V Street photography highlights
Sony TF1 Street photography highlights
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (577 grams)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
environment proofing
lighter than others (152g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX100V
Sports photography with Sony TF1
49
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX100V Travel photography details
Sony TF1 Travel photography details
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (577 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (152 grams)
environment proofing
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX100V Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
40
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX100V Vlogging details
Sony TF1 Vlogging details
25
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (577g)
33
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than others (152 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Sony HX100V vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX100V and Sony TF1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-10-21 2013-06-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-810mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.70 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 577 grams (1.27 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $429 $266