Sony QX30 vs Sony TF1
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Sony QX30 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Launched September 2014
(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
- Released June 2013
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Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony QX30 vs Sony TF1, one is a Lens-style and the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the QX30 (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the QX30 grades versus the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are available at Sony QX30 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony TF1
| QX30 | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2014 |  | June 2013 | More modern by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony QX30
| TF1 | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | " | Larger display (+2.7") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 0k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Sony QX30 and Sony TF1
| QX30 | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Sony QX30 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony QX30 offers outer measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the QX30 vs the TF1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the QX30 and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Sony QX30 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the QX30 and TF1.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony QX30 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher QX30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony QX30 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
| Type | Lens-style | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2014-09-03 | 2013-06-21 |
| Body design | Lens-style | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.6-4.7 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | - | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 0 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | None | 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, 30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 193 grams (0.43 lb) | 152 grams (0.34 lb) |
| Dimensions | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 200 photos | 240 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-BN, | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $348 | $266 |