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Sony TF1 vs Sony WX150

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Launched June 2013
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Sony TF1 and Sony WX150, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TF1 was released 16 months after the WX150 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TF1 matches up vs the WX150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony WX150

 TF1 WX150 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2012More modern by 16 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony TF1

 WX150 TF1 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony WX150

 TF1 WX150 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony TF1 features 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 WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TF1 vs the WX150.

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TF1 and WX150 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TF1 and WX150.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony WX150 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer TF1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TF1 Street photography information
Sony WX150 Street photography information
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (152g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TF1 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX150 Sports photography highlights
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
weather sealing
includes touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
71
lighter than others (133g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
40
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
46
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TF1
Vlogging with Sony WX150
33
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (152g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Sony TF1 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-21 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD display ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 152g (0.34 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BN
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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $266 $300