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Sony TF1 vs Sony W510

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony TF1 vs Sony W510 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
  • Announced June 2013
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W510 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Sony TF1 vs Sony W510, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the TF1 (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TF1 was launched 2 years later than the W510 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the TF1 scores versus the W510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony W510

 TF1 W510 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 30 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony TF1

 W510 TF1 

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony W510

 TF1 W510 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony TF1 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony TF1 offers physical measurements 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 W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony TF1 vs Sony W510 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TF1 and the W510.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TF1 and W510 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TF1 and W510.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony TF1 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher TF1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TF1 Portrait photography features
Sony W510 Portrait photography features
35
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
69
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TF1 Sports photography highlights
Sony W510 Sports photography highlights
42
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
weather proofing
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (240 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TF1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W510 Landscape photography highlights
40
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (240 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
32
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TF1 Vlogging factors
Sony W510 Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (152g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony W510
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2013-06-21 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lbs) 119 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $266 $99