Sony HX50V vs Sony TF1
Portability
89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
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89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
49
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
37
Sony HX50V vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Announced April 2013
- Replaced the Sony HX30V
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched June 2013
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Let's take a deeper look at the Sony HX50V versus Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the HX50V (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HX50V matches up versus the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX50V Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony TF1
| HX50V | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony HX50V
| TF1 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX50V and Sony TF1
| HX50V | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2013 |  | June 2013 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Sony HX50V vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony HX50V features physical dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst 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).
Take a look at the Sony HX50V versus Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the HX50V compared to the TF1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HX50V and TF1 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Sony HX50V vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX50V and TF1.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX50V to give more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.
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Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street photography with Sony HX50V
Street photography with Sony TF1
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (272 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Sony TF1
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than average (272g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
weather proofing
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Sony HX50V Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (240 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Sony HX50V Vlogging details
Sony TF1 Vlogging details
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (272 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Sony HX50V vs Sony TF1 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2013-04-24 | 2013-06-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5184 x 2920 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5 - 6.3 | f/3.6-4.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | XtraFine LCD display | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 272 gr (0.60 lbs) | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 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 | 400 pictures | 240 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | 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 |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $439 | $266 |