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Sony HX90V vs Sony TF1

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sony HX90V vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
Sony TF1
(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
  • Revealed June 2013
Photography Glossary

Sony HX90V vs Sony TF1 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Sony HX90V vs Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX90V was revealed 23 months after the TF1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the HX90V matches up against the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony TF1

 HX90V TF1 
RevealedApril 2015June 2013More modern by 23 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony HX90V

 TF1 HX90V 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony HX90V and Sony TF1

 HX90V TF1 

Sony HX90V vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX90V has exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX90V vs Sony TF1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the HX90V versus the TF1.

Sony HX90V vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HX90V and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sony HX90V vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX90V vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HX90V and TF1.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX90V to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern HX90V will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony HX90V vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sony HX90V vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX90V vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
45
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX90V
Street photography with Sony TF1
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (152g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX90V Sports photography features
Sony TF1 Sports photography features
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
features tracking focus
good battery power (360 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX90V Travel photography information
Sony TF1 Travel photography information
76
good battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (152g)
environment proof
has touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX90V Landscape photography factors
Sony TF1 Landscape photography factors
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
good battery power (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (240 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX90V Vlogging info
Sony TF1 Vlogging info
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have mic port
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Sony HX90V vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX90V and Sony TF1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2015-04-14 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 638k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
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 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 360 photographs 240 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $440 $266