Sony TF1 vs Sony W730
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Sony TF1 vs Sony W730 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are available at Sony TF1 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony W730
TF1 | W730 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony TF1
W730 | TF1 |
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Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony W730
TF1 | W730 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | January 2013 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 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).
Analyze the Sony TF1 vs Sony W730 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TF1 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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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 |