Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TF1

Its time to take a closer look at the Sony RX100 VA versus Sony TF1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the RX100 VA (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (1") and TF1 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 VA was unveiled 5 years after the TF1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the RX100 VA grades against the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VA Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VA has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the RX100 VA compared to the TF1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VA and TF1 is 89 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VA and TF1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 VA with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VA will offer extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern RX100 VA provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.