Sony TF1 vs Sony W570

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony TF1 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.