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Sony TF1 vs Sony W830

Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
26 Overall
37

Sony TF1 vs Sony W830 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
  • Launched June 2013
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W830 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony TF1 versus Sony W830, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TF1 was introduced 6 months before the W830 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TF1 grades vs the W830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony W830

		

		

			
 TF1 W830 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony TF1

		

		

			
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Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony W830

		

		

			
 TF1 W830 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2014Similar age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony TF1 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony TF1 has external dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Sony TF1 versus Sony W830 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TF1 and the W830.
Sony TF1 vs Sony W830 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TF1 and W830 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Sony TF1 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony TF1 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TF1 and W830.
To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W830 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
	
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony TF1 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony TF1 Portrait photography details
Sony W830 Portrait photography details
35
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
38
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Sony TF1 Street photography features
Sony W830 Street photography features
69
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus by touch
 weather sealing
 lighter than competitors (152 grams)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
42
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W830 as a Travel photography camera
69
 lighter than competitors (152 grams)
 weather sealing
 supports focus by touch
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
67
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
Sony W830 Landscape photography features
40
 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 weather sealing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
 small screen (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 not so great battery power (240 shots)
 no Timelapse mode
41
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Sony TF1
Vlogging with Sony W830
33
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 lighter than competitors (152g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone support
32
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone jack
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Sony TF1 vs Sony W830 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony W830
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-21 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.7 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT LCD display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.90 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 152 grams (0.34 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $266 $128