Sony TF1 vs Sony W560

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.