Sony RX100 III vs Sony TF1

Let's look more closely at the Sony RX100 III and Sony TF1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX100 III (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the RX100 III (1") and TF1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 III was announced 11 months after the TF1 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the RX100 III matches up versus the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 III Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 III comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Sony RX100 III and Sony TF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the RX100 III and the TF1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 III and TF1 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 III and TF1.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 III with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 III will result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher RX100 III is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.