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Sony TF1 vs Sony W800

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Sony TF1 vs Sony W800 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
  • Released June 2013
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2014
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W800 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Sony TF1 versus Sony W800, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TF1 was released 7 months before the W800 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the TF1 scores versus the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony W800

 TF1 W800 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony TF1

 W800 TF1 
ReleasedFebruary 2014June 2013More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony W800

 TF1 W800 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony TF1 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony TF1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony TF1 versus Sony W800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TF1 versus the W800.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TF1 and W800 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TF1 and W800.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W800 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged TF1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony TF1 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TF1
Portrait photography with Sony W800
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TF1 Street photography factors
Sony W800 Street photography factors
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (152g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (125g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TF1
Sports photography with Sony W800
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TF1
Travel photography with Sony W800
69
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
weather proofing
supports touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
70
lighter than average (125 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TF1 Landscape photography details
Sony W800 Landscape photography details
40
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (240 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TF1 Vlogging info
Sony W800 Vlogging info
33
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (152g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
33
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony W800
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2014-02-13
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.7 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD display TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / 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
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 data format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
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 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Type of battery 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
Type of storage 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 Single Single
Launch price $266 $90