Sony TF1 vs Sony W230
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched February 2009
Sony TF1 vs Sony W230 Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Sony TF1 vs Sony W230, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TF1 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TF1 was released 4 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TF1 grades versus the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony TF1 vs Sony W230 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are available at Sony TF1 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony W230
TF1 | W230 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | February 2009 | Fresher by 53 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony TF1
W230 | TF1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony W230
TF1 | W230 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Sony TF1 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony TF1 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Sony TF1 vs Sony W230 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TF1 against the W230.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TF1 and W230 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Sony TF1 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TF1 and W230.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony TF1 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern TF1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Sony TF1 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-06-21 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.6-4.7 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 pounds) | 156 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BN | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $266 | $180 |