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Sony QX10 vs Sony TF1

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sony QX10 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2013
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
  • Announced June 2013
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Sony QX10 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Sony QX10 versus Sony TF1, one is a Lens-style and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The QX10 was announced 3 months after the TF1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the QX10 matches up versus the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony TF1

 QX10 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony QX10

 TF1 QX10 
Display sizing2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony TF1

 QX10 TF1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013June 2013Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony QX10 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony QX10 has exterior measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the QX10 and the TF1.

Sony QX10 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the QX10 and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sony QX10 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the QX10 and TF1.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony QX10 to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively.

Sony QX10 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX10 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony QX10
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
36
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony QX10 Street photography factors
Sony TF1 Street photography factors
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (105g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
lighter than competition (152 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony QX10
Travel photography with Sony TF1
69
lighter than competition in class (105 grams)
has touch focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (152g)
environment proofing
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery life (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
38
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen ( inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
40
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (240 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony QX10
Vlogging with Sony TF1
34
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (105 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1440 x 1080 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
33
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (152 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Sony QX10 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX10 and Sony TF1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Lens-style Waterproof
Announced 2013-09-04 2013-06-21
Physical type Lens-style Compact
Sensor Information
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 18MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 2.7 inch
Display resolution 0k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Depends on connected smartphone TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash modes None Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1440x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105 grams (0.23 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 220 photos 240 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN, NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $250 $266