Sony RX10 IV vs Sony TF1

Here is a extensive comparison of the Sony RX10 IV versus Sony TF1, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the RX10 IV (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (1") and TF1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The RX10 IV was released 4 years later than the TF1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the RX10 IV grades versus the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX10 IV Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX10 IV features outer dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX10 IV versus Sony TF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the RX10 IV and the TF1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX10 IV and TF1 is 52 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX10 IV and TF1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RX10 IV due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX10 IV will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent RX10 IV should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.