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Sony HX7V vs Sony TF1

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Sony HX7V vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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 HX7V vs Sony TF1 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony HX7V vs Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was announced 23 months earlier than the TF1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the HX7V grades versus the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony TF1

		

		

			
 HX7V TF1 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony HX7V

		

		

			
 TF1 HX7V 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2011Fresher by 23 months
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony TF1

		

		

			
 HX7V TF1 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony HX7V vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX7V offers outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Sony HX7V vs Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the HX7V and the TF1.
Sony HX7V vs Sony TF1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HX7V and TF1 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Sony HX7V vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony HX7V vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX7V and TF1.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of files but you might want to take the launch date  of the products into consideration. The older HX7V is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Sony HX7V vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony HX7V vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony HX7V vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony HX7V Portrait photography information
Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
30
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
35
 resolution is good (16MP)
 offers face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Sony HX7V Street photography advice
Sony TF1 Street photography advice
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
69
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch to focus
 environment proof
 lighter than average in class (152g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sony HX7V Sports photography highlights
Sony TF1 Sports photography highlights
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
42
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Sony HX7V Travel photography factors
Sony TF1 Travel photography factors
67
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 long reach (250mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than average in class (152g)
 environment proof
 comes with touch to focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 not so great battery life (240 shots)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Sony HX7V as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
42
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Time Lapse recording
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 environment proof
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony HX7V Vlogging info
Sony TF1 Vlogging info
32
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no mic port
33
 fairly wide (25mm)
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 lighter than average in class (152g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external microphone socket
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Sony HX7V vs Sony TF1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX7V and Sony TF1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-19 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech XtraFine LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.80 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (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
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 208 grams (0.46 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 shots
Form of battery - 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 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
Pricing at release $499 $266