Sony TF1 vs Sony TX200V
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Sony TF1 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(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
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Announced January 2012
Sony TF1 vs Sony TX200V Overview
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony TF1 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony TX200V
TF1 | TX200V | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony TF1
TX200V | TF1 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 460k | Crisper screen (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony TX200V
TF1 | TX200V | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony TF1 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
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.
Sony TF1 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony TF1 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Released | 2013-06-21 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.6-4.7 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3.3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD display | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) | 129 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 | 220 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $266 | $500 |