Sony TF1 vs Sony W610
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
37
94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
37
Portability
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30
Sony TF1 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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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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.
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony W610
| TF1 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2013 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 18 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 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).
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.
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.
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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
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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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
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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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
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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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)
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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Sony W610 Landscape photography highlights
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
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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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
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
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | Sony 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 |