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Sony TF1 vs Sony WX1

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Sony TF1 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Sony TF1 and Sony WX1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the TF1 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the TF1 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor measurements.

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The TF1 was unveiled 3 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TF1 grades vs the WX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony WX1

 TF1 WX1 
ReleasedJune 2013August 2009Fresher by 48 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony TF1

 WX1 TF1 

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony WX1

 TF1 WX1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony TF1 offers external measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TF1 versus the WX1.

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TF1 and WX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TF1 and WX1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TF1 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony TF1 will show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer TF1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TF1 Portrait photography details
Sony WX1 Portrait photography details
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TF1 Street photography advice
Sony WX1 Street photography advice
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (152g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TF1 Travel photography details
Sony WX1 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
weather sealing
has focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
56
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (149 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony TF1
Landscape photography with Sony WX1
40
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TF1 Vlogging advice
Sony WX1 Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (152g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others (149 grams)
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Sony TF1 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony WX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.7 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format Motion JPEG -
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $266 $149