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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TF1

Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Released July 2018
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TF1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony TF1

 RX100 VA TF1 
AnnouncedJuly 2018June 2013Newer by 62 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony RX100 VA

 TF1 RX100 VA 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony RX100 VA and Sony TF1

 RX100 VA TF1 

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TF1 size comparison

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

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography info
Sony TF1 Portrait photography info
66
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Sony RX100 VA Street photography factors
Sony TF1 Street photography factors
86
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (299g)
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
lighter than average (152 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 VA Sports photography information
Sony TF1 Sports photography information
70
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery life (220 shots)
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony RX100 VA
Travel photography with Sony TF1
76
lighter than competition in class (299g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
69
lighter than average (152g)
environment proofing
includes touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography highlights
Sony TF1 Landscape photography highlights
66
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 VA Vlogging highlights
Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
81
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
does not have external mic support
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average (152 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VA and Sony TF1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2018-07-13 2013-06-21
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 315 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-70mm (2.9x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,229k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 24.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299g (0.66 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 240 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
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