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Sony TF1 vs Sony W290

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Sony TF1 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Sony TF1
(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
Sony W290
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony W290

 TF1 W290 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2009More recent by 53 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Sony TF1

 W290 TF1 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony W290

 TF1 W290 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TF1 and W290 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TF1
Portrait photography with Sony W290
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TF1 Street photography advice
Sony W290 Street photography advice
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than average (152 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W290 as a Sports photography camera
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TF1 Travel photography advice
Sony W290 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average (152 grams)
environment proof
provides focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TF1 Landscape photography details
Sony W290 Landscape photography details
40
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TF1 Vlogging features
Sony W290 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average (152g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony W290
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
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