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Sony HX10V vs Sony TF1

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sony HX10V vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Replacement is Sony HX20V
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
  • Announced June 2013
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Sony HX10V vs Sony TF1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony TF1

 HX10V TF1 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony HX10V

 TF1 HX10V 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2012More modern by 15 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony TF1

 HX10V TF1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony HX10V vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Sony HX10V versus Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX10V vs Sony TF1 size comparison

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

Sony HX10V vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX10V vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX10V vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX10V Portrait photography factors
Sony TF1 Portrait photography factors
38
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX10V Street photography info
Sony TF1 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX10V Sports photography information
Sony TF1 Sports photography information
49
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX10V Travel photography factors
Sony TF1 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
weather sealing
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery (240 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
45
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
40
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (240 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX10V Vlogging info
Sony TF1 Vlogging info
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
33
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Sony HX10V vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX10V and Sony TF1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-28 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-400mm (16.7x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 234g (0.52 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 320 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $616 $266