Sony RX100 IV vs Sony TF1

Following is a extensive review of the Sony RX100 IV and Sony TF1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the RX100 IV (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the RX100 IV (1") and TF1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 IV was brought out 24 months after the TF1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the RX100 IV scores against the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 IV Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 IV offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Sony RX100 IV and Sony TF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the RX100 IV versus the TF1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 IV and TF1 is 89 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 IV and TF1.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX100 IV due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 IV will offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger RX100 IV should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.