Sony RX100 VII vs Sony TF1

In this write-up, we are looking at the Sony RX100 VII versus Sony TF1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the RX100 VII (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (1") and TF1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 VII was announced 6 years later than the TF1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the RX100 VII scores versus the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VII Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 VII offers physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the RX100 VII compared to the TF1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VII and TF1 is 88 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VII and TF1.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX100 VII using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VII will resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent RX100 VII will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.