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Sony HX400V vs Sony TF1

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sony HX400V vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony HX300
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
  • Introduced June 2013
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Sony HX400V vs Sony TF1 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Sony HX400V vs Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are created by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the HX400V (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX400V was introduced 8 months after the TF1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HX400V grades vs the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony TF1

 HX400V TF1 
IntroducedFebruary 2014June 2013Newer by 8 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony HX400V

 TF1 HX400V 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony TF1

 HX400V TF1 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony HX400V vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony HX400V comes with outer measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has sizing 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 the Sony HX400V vs Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the HX400V and the TF1.

Sony HX400V vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HX400V and TF1 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Sony HX400V vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HX400V and TF1.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX400V to give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher HX400V provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony HX400V vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX400V vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX400V Portrait photography advice
Sony TF1 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX400V
Street photography with Sony TF1
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average (660g)
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX400V Sports photography factors
Sony TF1 Sports photography factors
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX400V Travel photography details
Sony TF1 Travel photography details
53
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (660g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
environment sealing
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX400V Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX400V Vlogging highlights
Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (660g)
33
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Sony HX400V vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX400V and Sony TF1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-12 2013-06-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m (ISO Auto) 3.90 m
Flash settings Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 shots 240 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $448 $266