Sony TF1 vs Sony W560
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W560 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
- Introduced June 2013
(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
- Released January 2011
Sony TF1 vs Sony W560 Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Sony TF1 versus Sony W560, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TF1 was unveiled 2 years after the W560 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TF1 scores vs the W560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony TF1 vs Sony W560 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are available at Sony TF1 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony W560
TF1 | W560 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | January 2011 | More modern by 30 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony TF1
W560 | TF1 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony W560
TF1 | W560 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Sony TF1 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony TF1 provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Compare the Sony TF1 versus Sony W560 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TF1 vs the W560.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TF1 and W560 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Sony TF1 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TF1 and W560.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony TF1 to produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern TF1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
Sony TF1 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing 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 photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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) |
Max aperture | f/3.6-4.7 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD display | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 2 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
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 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) | 110 grams (0.24 lbs) |
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 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
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 | One | One |
Retail price | $266 | $139 |