Sony TF1 vs Sony W550

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony TF1 versus Sony W550, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TF1 was brought out 24 months after the W550 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TF1 scores versus the W550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TF1 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony TF1 has physical 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 W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TF1 and the W550.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TF1 and W550 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TF1 and W550.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TF1 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher TF1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.