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Sony TF1 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony TF1 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Sony TF1 and Sony TX100V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TF1 was brought out 2 years later than the TX100V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TF1 matches up vs the TX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony TX100V

 TF1 TX100V 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2011More recent by 30 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony TF1

 TX100V TF1 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony TX100V

 TF1 TX100V 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony TF1 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Sony TF1 and Sony TX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TF1 vs the TX100V.

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TF1 and TX100V is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TF1 and TX100V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern TF1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TF1 Street photography details
Sony TX100V Street photography details
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
weather proof
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Sports photography camera
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 shots)
has no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
weather proof
has focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (240 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
65
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (147 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony TF1
Landscape photography with Sony TX100V
40
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TF1
Vlogging with Sony TX100V
33
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
heavier than others in class (147g)
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Sony TF1 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony TX100V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.7 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD display XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $266 $380