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Sony TF1 vs Sony W730

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony TF1 vs Sony W730 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 W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W730 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Sony TF1 vs Sony W730, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TF1 was introduced 6 months later than the W730 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TF1 matches up against the W730 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony W730

 TF1 W730 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony TF1

 W730 TF1 

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony W730

 TF1 W730 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2013Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony TF1 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony TF1 has physical measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TF1 against the W730.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TF1 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TF1 and W730.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TF1 Portrait photography factors
Sony W730 Portrait photography factors
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TF1 Sports photography highlights
Sony W730 Sports photography highlights
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TF1 Travel photography info
Sony W730 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
weather proof
includes focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
71
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
has touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
40
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TF1 Vlogging details
Sony W730 Vlogging details
33
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony W730
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.7 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD display TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 images 240 images
Form of battery 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $266 $138