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Sony TF1 vs Sony TX1

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Sony TF1 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Sony TF1 vs Sony TX1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the TF1 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the TF1 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizes.

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The TF1 was launched 3 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TF1 scores versus the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony TX1

 TF1 TX1 
AnnouncedJune 2013August 2009Fresher by 48 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony TF1

 TX1 TF1 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony TX1

 TF1 TX1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony TF1 features outside measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Sony TF1 vs Sony TX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TF1 and the TX1.

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TF1 and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TF1 and TX1.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TF1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony TF1 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger TF1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TF1
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TF1 Street photography factors
Sony TX1 Street photography factors
69
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
lighter than others (152 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TF1 Sports photography factors
Sony TX1 Sports photography factors
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TF1 Travel photography information
Sony TX1 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others (152 grams)
environment sealing
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TF1 Landscape photography info
Sony TX1 Landscape photography info
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TF1
Vlogging with Sony TX1
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than others (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
28
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Sony TF1 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony TX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-21 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.7 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $266 $350