Sony HX20V vs Sony TF1
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Sony HX20V vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced July 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony HX10V
- Renewed by Sony HX30V
(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
Sony HX20V vs Sony TF1 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Sony HX20V versus Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe HX20V was released 11 months earlier than the TF1 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the HX20V scores against the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony HX20V vs Sony TF1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX20V Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony TF1
HX20V | TF1 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony HX20V
TF1 | HX20V | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | July 2012 | More modern by 11 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX20V and Sony TF1
HX20V | TF1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sony HX20V vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony HX20V features outside measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Sony HX20V versus Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the HX20V against the TF1.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HX20V and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Sony HX20V vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HX20V and TF1.
Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX20V to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HX20V is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony HX20V vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-07-20 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor 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 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 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 metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 254g (0.56 lbs) | 152g (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 320 photos | 240 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | 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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $397 | $266 |