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Sony TF1 vs Sony W330

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony TF1 vs Sony W330 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
  • Announced June 2013
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W330 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Sony TF1 versus Sony W330, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TF1 was announced 3 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TF1 scores vs the W330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony W330

 TF1 W330 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 43 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony TF1

 W330 TF1 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony W330

 TF1 W330 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony TF1 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony TF1 has exterior 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 W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TF1 compared to the W330.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TF1 and W330 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TF1 and W330.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TF1 to render more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern TF1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TF1
Portrait photography with Sony W330
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TF1 Street photography info
Sony W330 Street photography info
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TF1 Sports photography factors
Sony W330 Sports photography factors
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TF1 Travel photography info
Sony W330 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
environment proof
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony TF1
Landscape photography with Sony W330
40
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TF1
Vlogging with Sony W330
33
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
26
rather wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony W330
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2013-06-21 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $266 $170