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Sony TF1 vs Sony TX30

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony TX30
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony TX30

 TF1 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony TF1

 TX30 TF1 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1229k460kCrisper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony TX30

 TF1 TX30 
RevealedJune 2013July 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TF1 and TX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TF1 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX30 Portrait photography advice
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
has manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TF1 Street photography details
Sony TX30 Street photography details
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
lighter than others (152 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Sports photography camera
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TF1
Travel photography with Sony TX30
69
lighter than others (152 grams)
weather sealing
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (240 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
69
weather proofing
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TF1 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX30 Landscape photography factors
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (240 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TF1 Vlogging factors
Sony TX30 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Sony TF1 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony TX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
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