Sony HX350 vs Sony TF1

Following is a in depth comparison of the Sony HX350 versus Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the HX350 (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX350 was revealed 3 years after the TF1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HX350 scores versus the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are available at Sony HX350 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Sony HX350 provides outer measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Sony HX350 versus Sony TF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the HX350 compared to the TF1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX350 and TF1 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX350 and TF1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX350 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher HX350 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.