Sony HX99 vs Sony TF1

Here is a extended analysis of the Sony HX99 vs Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX99 (18MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty close but the HX99 (1/2.3-inch) and TF1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX99 was released 5 years later than the TF1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the HX99 matches up vs the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX99 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Sony HX99 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the HX99 versus the TF1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HX99 and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX99 and TF1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HX99 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX99 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher HX99 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.