Sony TF1 vs Sony TX200V

Its time to look more closely at the Sony TF1 and Sony TX200V, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TF1 was launched 17 months after the TX200V which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the TF1 matches up against the TX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The complete galleries are available at Sony TF1 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Sony TF1 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Sony TF1 and Sony TX200V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TF1 and the TX200V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TF1 and TX200V is 94 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TF1 and TX200V.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony TX200V to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern TF1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.