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Sony HX200V vs Sony TF1

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sony HX200V vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX100V
  • Renewed by Sony HX300
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Sony HX200V vs Sony TF1 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony HX200V and Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was launched 13 months prior to the TF1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the HX200V matches up against the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony TF1

 HX200V TF1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony HX200V

 TF1 HX200V 
RevealedJune 2013May 2012Fresher by 13 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony TF1

 HX200V TF1 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony HX200V vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX200V features outside measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX200V and Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the HX200V vs the TF1.

Sony HX200V vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX200V and TF1 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Sony HX200V vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HX200V and TF1.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX200V to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older HX200V will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony HX200V vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX200V vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX200V Portrait photography info
Sony TF1 Portrait photography info
45
focusing manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX200V Street photography information
Sony TF1 Street photography information
51
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (583 grams)
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (152g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX200V
Sports photography with Sony TF1
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX200V Travel photography highlights
Sony TF1 Travel photography highlights
57
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (583g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (152g)
environment proofing
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
40
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (240 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
27
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors (583 grams)
33
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Sony HX200V vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX200V and Sony TF1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-05-11 2013-06-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-810mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.40 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 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 format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 583 grams (1.29 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 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
Card slots Single Single
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