Sony TF1 vs Sony W610

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are viewable at Sony TF1 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

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).

See the Sony TF1 and Sony W610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.