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Sony TF1 vs Sony W620

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony TF1 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W620 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Sony TF1 and Sony W620, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TF1 was brought out 18 months later than the W620 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TF1 grades vs the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony W620

 TF1 W620 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2012Fresher by 18 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony TF1

 W620 TF1 

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony W620

 TF1 W620 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony TF1 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. 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) while the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TF1 versus the W620.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TF1 and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TF1 and W620.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony TF1 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent TF1 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TF1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W620 Portrait photography highlights
35
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
decent MP (14MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TF1 Street photography info
Sony W620 Street photography info
69
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TF1
Sports photography with Sony W620
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
33
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TF1
Travel photography with Sony W620
69
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
environment sealing
supports touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
68
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
40
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TF1 Vlogging info
Sony W620 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-21 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD display Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 152g (0.34 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 220 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 One One
Launch cost $266 $102