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Sony TF1 vs Sony W550

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony TF1 vs Sony W550 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W550 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony W550

 TF1 W550 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2011More modern by 24 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Sony TF1

 W550 TF1 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony W550

 TF1 W550 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony TF1 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W550 size comparison

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

Sony TF1 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TF1 Portrait photography details
Sony W550 Portrait photography details
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TF1 Street photography highlights
Sony W550 Street photography highlights
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (152g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TF1 Sports photography info
Sony W550 Sports photography info
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TF1 Travel photography info
Sony W550 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
weather proof
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TF1 Landscape photography info
Sony W550 Landscape photography info
40
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TF1
Vlogging with Sony W550
33
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony W550
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2011-07-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage 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 1 -
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