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Sony S2100 vs Sony TF1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sony S2100 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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
  • Revealed June 2013
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Sony S2100 vs Sony TF1 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony S2100 and Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the S2100 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2100 was unveiled 4 years prior to the TF1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S2100 matches up vs the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony TF1

 S2100 TF1 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony S2100

 TF1 S2100 
RevealedJune 2013January 2010More recent by 42 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony TF1

 S2100 TF1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony S2100 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Sony S2100 comes with external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has specifications 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S2100 compared to the TF1.

Sony S2100 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S2100 and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sony S2100 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2100 and TF1.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TF1 to provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older S2100 will be behind in sensor tech.

Sony S2100 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2100 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2100 Portrait photography information
Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony S2100 Street photography factors
Sony TF1 Street photography factors
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than others (152g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2100 Travel photography features
Sony TF1 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others (152 grams)
environment proof
supports focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2100 Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
40
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (240 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2100 Vlogging highlights
Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
33
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others (152 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Sony S2100 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2100 and Sony TF1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-07 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-105mm (3.2x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 - 240 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $0 $266