Sony HX10V vs Sony TF1

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony HX10V versus Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was released 15 months before the TF1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the HX10V scores versus the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX10V Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX10V provides external measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the HX10V vs the TF1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX10V and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX10V and TF1.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX10V to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged HX10V will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.