Sony RX100 V vs Sony TF1

Lets examine more in depth at the Sony RX100 V and Sony TF1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the RX100 V (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the RX100 V (1") and TF1 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 V was launched 3 years after the TF1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the RX100 V grades vs the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 V Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 V features outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the RX100 V compared to the TF1.

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

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 V and TF1.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 V featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 V will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer RX100 V should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.