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Sony TF1 vs Sony W380

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony TF1 vs Sony W380 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W380 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony TF1 and Sony W380, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TF1 was released 3 years later than the W380 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TF1 matches up versus the W380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony W380

 TF1 W380 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2010More recent by 43 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony TF1

 W380 TF1 

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony W380

 TF1 W380 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony TF1 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Sony TF1 enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TF1 compared to the W380.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TF1 and W380 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TF1 and W380.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony TF1 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent TF1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TF1 Street photography information
Sony W380 Street photography information
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
weather proof
lighter than average (152 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W380 as a Sports photography camera
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (240 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W380 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (152 grams)
weather proof
offers touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (240 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
40
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (240 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TF1
Vlogging with Sony W380
33
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average (152g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony W380
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 14 megapixels
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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.7 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 -
Type 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 shooting
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
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $266 $44