Sony RX10 vs Sony TF1

Below is a detailed review of the Sony RX10 and Sony TF1, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the RX10 (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the RX10 (1") and TF1 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The RX10 was manufactured 10 months later than the TF1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the RX10 matches up vs the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX10 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Sony RX10 and Sony TF1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the RX10 against the TF1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 and TF1 is 58 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX10 and TF1.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX10 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX10 will produce more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger RX10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.