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Sony HX80 vs Sony TF1

Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sony HX80 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced March 2016
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 HX80 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Sony HX80 versus Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the HX80 (18MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX80 was unveiled 2 years later than the TF1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the HX80 grades vs the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony TF1

 HX80 TF1 
IntroducedMarch 2016June 2013More recent by 33 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony HX80

 TF1 HX80 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX80 and Sony TF1

 HX80 TF1 
Focus manually No manual focusing

Sony HX80 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX80 comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX80 versus Sony TF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the HX80 vs the TF1.

Sony HX80 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX80 and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sony HX80 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX80 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX80 and TF1.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX80 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher HX80 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony HX80 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sony HX80 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX80 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX80
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
39
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX80 Street photography info
Sony TF1 Street photography info
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
69
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than others (152 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX80 Sports photography information
Sony TF1 Sports photography information
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX80
Travel photography with Sony TF1
76
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (152 grams)
weather sealing
features focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX80 Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX80
Vlogging with Sony TF1
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have external microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others (152 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Sony HX80 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX80 and Sony TF1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2016-03-07 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 390 images 240 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $368 $266