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Sony TF1 vs Sony W610

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Sony TF1 vs Sony W610 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
  • Released June 2013
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W610 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Sony TF1 and Sony W610, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TF1 was unveiled 18 months later than the W610 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the TF1 grades versus the W610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony W610

 TF1 W610 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2012Fresher by 18 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony TF1

 W610 TF1 

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony W610

 TF1 W610 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony TF1 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony TF1 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TF1 vs the W610.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TF1 and W610 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TF1 and W610.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony TF1 to produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger TF1 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TF1 Portrait photography advice
Sony W610 Portrait photography advice
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TF1 Street photography highlights
Sony W610 Street photography highlights
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
lighter than others (152g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TF1 Sports photography advice
Sony W610 Sports photography advice
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
27
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (152 grams)
environment sealing
supports focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than competitors (113g)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TF1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W610 Landscape photography highlights
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TF1
Vlogging with Sony W610
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others (152 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony W610
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD display Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $266 $200