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Sony TF1 vs Sony WX10

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Released June 2013
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony TF1 vs Sony WX10 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Sony TF1 and Sony WX10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TF1 was revealed 2 years later than the WX10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TF1 scores against the WX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony WX10

 TF1 WX10 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 30 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony TF1

 WX10 TF1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony WX10

 TF1 WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony TF1 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TF1 and the WX10.

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TF1 and WX10 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TF1 and WX10.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher TF1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TF1 Street photography information
Sony WX10 Street photography information
69
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than others (152 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TF1 Travel photography advice
Sony WX10 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others (152 grams)
weather proof
offers focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TF1 Landscape photography info
Sony WX10 Landscape photography info
40
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (240 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TF1 Vlogging info
Sony WX10 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others (152 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Sony TF1 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony WX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.7 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD display Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 pounds) 161 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 1 1
Retail pricing $266 $200