Sony TF1 vs Sony W510
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Sony TF1 vs Sony W510 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony TF1 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony W510
TF1 | W510 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 30 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony TF1
W510 | TF1 |
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Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony W510
TF1 | W510 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TF1 and W510 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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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 |