Sony TF1 vs Sony W710

On this page, we are comparing the Sony TF1 vs Sony W710, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TF1 was manufactured 6 months later than the W710 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TF1 scores vs the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony TF1 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony TF1 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TF1 against the W710.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TF1 and W710 is 94 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TF1 and W710.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account.