Sony TF1 vs Sony W290
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W290 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
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
Sony TF1 vs Sony W290 Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Sony TF1 and Sony W290, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the TF1 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TF1 was unveiled 4 years later than the W290 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the TF1 scores against the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony TF1 vs Sony W290 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are provided at Sony TF1 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony W290
TF1 | W290 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | February 2009 | More recent by 53 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Sony TF1
W290 | TF1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony W290
TF1 | W290 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony TF1 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony TF1 provides outer 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) and the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Sony TF1 and Sony W290 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TF1 against the W290.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TF1 and W290 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Sony TF1 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TF1 and W290.
As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TF1 to result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TF1 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
Sony TF1 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W290 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.6-4.7 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152 gr (0.34 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BN | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | 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 | $230 |