Sony HX30V vs Sony TF1
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
45
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
45
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
37
94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
37
Sony HX30V vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX20V
- Newer Model is Sony HX50V
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced June 2013
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Below, we are analyzing the Sony HX30V vs Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the HX30V scores against the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX30V Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony TF1
| HX30V | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony HX30V
| TF1 | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2013 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 15 months |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony TF1
| HX30V | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Sony HX30V vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Sony HX30V has got outer dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the HX30V vs the TF1.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HX30V and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Sony HX30V vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HX30V and TF1.
As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX30V to produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged HX30V will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony HX30V vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Sony HX30V Portrait photography information
Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sony HX30V Street photography features
Sony TF1 Street photography features
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than others (152g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sony HX30V as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Sony HX30V Travel photography highlights
Sony TF1 Travel photography highlights
lighter than competition (254g)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lighter than others (152g)
weather proof
has focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Sony HX30V Landscape photography advice
Sony TF1 Landscape photography advice
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Sony HX30V as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others (152 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Sony HX30V vs Sony TF1 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2012-02-28 | 2013-06-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.6-4.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.10 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 254 gr (0.56 lb) | 152 gr (0.34 lb) |
| 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 images | 240 images |
| Style of battery | 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 | ||
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $420 | $266 |