Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TF1

The following is a extended overview of the Sony RX100 VI versus Sony TF1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and TF1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 VI was manufactured 5 years after the TF1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the RX100 VI grades vs the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VI Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 VI offers outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) while 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the RX100 VI and the TF1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VI and TF1 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VI and TF1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 VI because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher RX100 VI will have an edge in sensor technology.