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Sony TF1 vs Sony W350

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony TF1 vs Sony W350 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
  • Launched June 2013
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Sony TF1 vs Sony W350 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Sony TF1 and Sony W350, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TF1 was launched 3 years after the W350 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the TF1 scores versus the W350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony W350

 TF1 W350 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2010More modern by 43 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony TF1

 W350 TF1 

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony W350

 TF1 W350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony TF1 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony TF1 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TF1 compared to the W350.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TF1 and W350 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TF1 and W350.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TF1 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TF1 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TF1
Portrait photography with Sony W350
35
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TF1
Street photography with Sony W350
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TF1
Sports photography with Sony W350
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TF1 Travel photography features
Sony W350 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average in class (152g)
weather sealing
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (240 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
66
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TF1 Landscape photography factors
Sony W350 Landscape photography factors
40
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TF1
Vlogging with Sony W350
33
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
29
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony W350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-21 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology 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 speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 -
Type of battery 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $266 $200