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Sony TF1 vs Sony W570

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony TF1 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Sony TF1
(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
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W570 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Sony TF1 and Sony W570, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TF1 was announced 2 years after the W570 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TF1 scores vs the W570 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony W570

 TF1 W570 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2011More modern by 30 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony TF1

 W570 TF1 

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony W570

 TF1 W570 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony TF1 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony TF1 has physical measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Sony TF1 and Sony W570 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TF1 vs the W570.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TF1 and W570 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TF1 and W570.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern TF1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TF1
Portrait photography with Sony W570
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TF1
Street photography with Sony W570
69
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TF1 Sports photography factors
Sony W570 Sports photography factors
42
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TF1 Travel photography features
Sony W570 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
environment proofing
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery power (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
66
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony TF1
Landscape photography with Sony W570
40
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
38
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TF1 Vlogging factors
Sony W570 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
29
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony W570
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.70 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
Supported 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 support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Battery style 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 feature
Storage type 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
Card slots Single Single
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