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Sony TF1 vs Sony W370

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony TF1 vs Sony W370 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W370 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Sony TF1 vs Sony W370, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TF1 was unveiled 3 years after the W370 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TF1 grades versus the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony W370

 TF1 W370 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2010More modern by 43 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony TF1

 W370 TF1 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony W370

 TF1 W370 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony TF1 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony TF1 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TF1 against the W370.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TF1 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TF1 and W370.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TF1 to render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern TF1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TF1 Portrait photography factors
Sony W370 Portrait photography factors
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TF1 Street photography details
Sony W370 Street photography details
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TF1 Travel photography info
Sony W370 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
environment proof
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
58
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
Sony W370 Landscape photography features
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (240 shots)
no Timelapse function
37
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TF1
Vlogging with Sony W370
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (152g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony W370
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2010-01-07
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.7 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type 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 Single Single
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