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Sony S950 vs Sony TF1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sony S950 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2009
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 S950 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Sony S950 and Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the S950 (10MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S950 was revealed 5 years before the TF1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the S950 matches up vs the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony TF1

 S950 TF1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony S950

 TF1 S950 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2009More recent by 52 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony S950 and Sony TF1

 S950 TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony S950 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony S950 has got physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has measurements 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 ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S950 against the TF1.

Sony S950 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S950 and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Sony S950 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S950 and TF1.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony TF1 to deliver more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older S950 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony S950 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S950 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony S950
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony S950 Street photography factors
Sony TF1 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
weather proof
lighter than competitors (152g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony S950 Sports photography information
Sony TF1 Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (240 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony S950 Travel photography features
Sony TF1 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (152g)
weather proof
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S950 Landscape photography advice
Sony TF1 Landscape photography advice
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
40
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S950 Vlogging info
Sony TF1 Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
33
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Sony S950 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S950 and Sony TF1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-17 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $130 $266