Sony TF1 vs Sony W730

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.

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.

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.

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

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.