Sony TF1 vs Sony TX30
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Sony TF1 vs Sony TX30 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
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Revealed July 2013
Sony TF1 vs Sony TX30 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Sony TF1 and Sony TX30, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TF1 was manufactured within a month of the TX30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TF1 matches up vs the TX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony TF1 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony TF1 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony TX30
TF1 | TX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony TF1
TX30 | TF1 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3.3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Crisper screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony TX30
TF1 | TX30 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | July 2013 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony TF1 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony TF1 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Sony TF1 and Sony TX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TF1 versus the TX30.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TF1 and TX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Sony TF1 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TF1 and TX30.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX30 to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively.
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Sony TF1 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2013-07-26 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.6-4.7 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3.3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD display | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 2s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash | - |
External flash | ||
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, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 pounds) | 141 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BN | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $266 | $230 |